Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News
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"There's no such thing as a free lunch. When we're talking about all this money the US are giving to Ukraine, there's no such thing as a free lunch. You don't get that for free."
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Jonathan apologises for the delay in his first video today due to YouTube issues. Not a huge amount of content to get through in this part.
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Military Aid
- 59 companies from 23 countries have entered agreements on joint production of weapons for Ukraine, up from 38 companies 20 days ago. This is part of Ukraine's Defense Industries Alliance to ensure a sustainable influx of equipment.
- The US has allocated $522 million for purchasing energy equipment and supporting/protecting Ukraine's energy system. Jonathan notes that US aid often comes with strings attached, requiring the money to be spent on US industries, which stimulates the US economy. It's a "positive sum gain" for both countries.
- The US will also allocate nearly $700 million for modernizing Ukrainian ports, railways and checkpoints.
Geopolitics
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said support for Ukraine remains a top priority for the US and Europe. The Czech foreign minister echoed this sentiment.
- Russia admitted that most of its drones come from China. This raises questions about sanctions and pressure on China.
- Georgia's constitutional court authorized impeachment proceedings against pro-EU President Salome Zourabichvili, reflecting the schism between pro-West and pro-Kremlin factions in the country.
- Ukraine's foreign minister called for Russia to be expelled from the OSCE for taking the organization hostage and destroying it from within, similar to the UN Security Council.
- Since 2014, the OSCE's involvement in Ukraine has been controversial, with both sides accusing it of bias. After the 2022 invasion, Russia seized €2.7 million worth of OSCE vehicles and initiated espionage charges against OSCE personnel.
- President Zelenskyy met with the US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery to discuss energy infrastructure protection, rebuilding, and attracting US private investment. Jonathan notes this aid will benefit US corporations.
- In a call with Canadian PM Trudeau, Zelenskyy discussed defense cooperation and hydroelectric power generation. Canadian defense companies will also seek to do business with Ukraine.
- The UN Security Council rejected Russia's resolution for a truce in Israel that failed to condemn Hamas terrorism.
- Putin arrived in China, meeting with the Vietnamese president in a show of "international isolation." Hungary's Orban also met with Xi, seeking Chinese investment while flouting the EU.
- The Russian Duma took a first step to revoke ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty, raising concerns about nuclear saber-rattling.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and encourages them to like, subscribe and share the video. He signs off with his customary "take care, speak to you soon."
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