Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"We are entering terminated times, aren't we?"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:12⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of his Ukraine War Update for July 21st, 2024. This video focuses on Ukraine War Military Aid and Military Equipment.
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Chris Cavalli on NATO's changing focus
🎦 00:12-04:28⏩
Jonathan discusses Chris Cavalli's, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, comments at the Aspen Security Forum where he highlighted NATO’s major shift in focus and readiness.
- Cavalli emphasised the urgency of the situation in Europe, stating "the house is on fire".
- He argued that the US needs to understand the severity of the threat Russia poses to European security.
- Cavalli highlighted the need for increased military readiness in Europe, stating “we need standing forces and at standing levels of readiness geographically focused on specific areas.”
- He believes that while supporting Ukraine is vital, it's crucial to prepare for the situation after the war, saying “we are going to have a very big Russia problem”.
European Fund for Ukraine receives first payment
🎦 04:28-05:13⏩
Jonathan explains that the European Fund for Ukraine will get its first installment from Euroclear, a Belgian depository, by July's end. This payment, approximately 1.55 billion euros, comes from the profits of frozen Russian assets.
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EU allocates funds for Ukraine's energy infrastructure
🎦 05:13-05:51⏩
Jonathan reports that the European Union has granted Ukraine 100 million euros to repair and protect its energy infrastructure. The agreement was signed in Kyiv.
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UK provides £2 billion loan for Ukraine's defense
🎦 05:51-06:45⏩
Jonathan reveals that the UK and Ukraine signed a military aid agreement involving a loan of £2 billion (more in dollars). The loan will help Ukraine finance its defense needs, particularly air defense, and could be used to purchase Patriot systems or interceptor missiles.
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Blinken: US reaffirms support for Ukraine
🎦 06:45-08:06⏩
Jonathan discusses how US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reaffirmed US support for Ukraine.
- Blinken emphasized the importance of Ukraine becoming self-sufficient militarily, stating that “Ukraine needs to indeed stand on its own two feet."
- Jonathan points out that while building a domestic defense industry is crucial for Ukraine, any reduction in US support would still be significant.
Poland's decision to speed up F-16 delivery
🎦 08:53-09:21⏩
Jonathan reports that Poland has made a decision that will expedite the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. However, no further details about the decision are available.
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Polish MiG-29s potentially headed to Ukraine
🎦 09:21-10:23⏩
Jonathan mentions the potential transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine in approximately six months, dependent on the arrival of US F-35 replacements. He acknowledges that while these older aircraft aren't ideal, they can still serve a purpose.
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France to increase artillery ammunition production
🎦 10:23-11:10⏩
Jonathan states that France's KMDS plans to produce 100,000 rounds of 52 caliber artillery ammunition in 2024, with 80,000 allocated for Ukraine. He notes that while it's not a vast amount, French ammunition is known for its high quality.
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Delays in US-Japan Patriot missile production
🎦 11:10-12:54⏩
Jonathan expresses concern over Reuters' report that US-Japan Patriot missile production is facing delays due to component shortages from Boeing.
- He emphasizes the importance of Patriot systems for Ukraine's defense and notes that the limited supply and partners' reluctance to share them pose challenges.
- Jonathan highlights how this situation showcases the difficulties in relying on complex global supply chains, especially in times of war.
Ukraine introduces new medical armored vehicle
🎦 12:54-13:25⏩
Jonathan informs viewers that the Ukrainian MOD approved a new medical variant of the Kozak armored vehicle called the Kozak 5 Med.
- This vehicle is designed to evacuate wounded soldiers and offers protection against fragments and 7.62mm bullets.
Ukraine to establish an army of combat robots
🎦 13:25-14:59⏩
Jonathan discusses Ukraine's plan to create an army of combat robots, using donations to fund the development of ground robot platforms for tasks like demining and evacuating casualties. He ponders the potential impact of deploying these robots in significant numbers.
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Volunteer recruitment in Ukraine surges
🎦 14:59-15:26⏩
Jonathan highlights the rise in volunteer recruitment for the Ukrainian army, with a 3.5 times increase compared to late 2022.
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Russia continues recruiting Cubans for war efforts
🎦 15:26-16:49⏩
Jonathan shares reports that Russia is actively recruiting Cubans to fight in Ukraine, offering financial incentives and citizenship, despite pushback from Havana.
- He compares this to Russia's recruitment efforts in other countries like India and Sri Lanka.
- Jonathan notes that while both Ukraine and Russia face recruitment challenges, Russia has a greater capacity to recruit internationally, which provides them with a strategic advantage.
Wrap up
🎦 16:49-16:58⏩
Jonathan thanks his viewers for their continued support and signs off.
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