Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitics News
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"Vivek Ramaswamy is a grade A plonker, he's an absolute, do I swear, he's a cockwomble, right? I'm sorry, that's really not professional, but he's a cockwomble."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces this video as the third part of a Ukraine War News Update, focused on geopolitical news. He apologises in advance for ranting about "that numpty over there" later in the video.
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Ukraine and Moldova EU Accession
- The European Commission has recommended starting the process of negotiations on Ukraine's and Moldova's accession to the European Union. EC President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has implemented 90% of necessary reforms.
- Jonathan notes that while some claim 2030 as a target date for Ukraine's accession, this is likely overly ambitious given the lengthy process for other countries like Croatia and Turkey. Ukraine still has work to do in areas like anti-corruption, lobbying regulations, and minority rights legislation.
- However, Jonathan emphasises the importance of Moldova also becoming an EU candidate, especially given the current pro-Kremlin drift of the ruling party in Georgia.
UK Sanctions on Russia
- The UK has announced new sanctions targeting companies helping to finance Russia's war in Ukraine, including gold producers and an energy company. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said sanctions have deprived Putin of over $400 billion so far.
- Jonathan notes that sanctions are an evolving process of closing loopholes as Russia tries to circumvent them. It requires continued attention and is not a "set it and forget it" action.
Republican Presidential Debate and Vivek Ramaswamy
- In the latest Republican presidential primary debate, candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made several ignorant attacks against Ukraine and President Zelenskyy, essentially parroting Russian talking points.
- Jonathan expresses his strong distaste for Ramaswamy, calling him a "grade A plonker" and "cockwomble" and apologising for being unprofessional in his language.
- He systematically debunks and condemns Ramaswamy's claims, such as calling Zelenskyy a "Nazi comedian in cargo pants", banning opposition parties and media, and the status of Luhansk and Donetsk.
- Jonathan wonders about Ramaswamy's agenda in making these statements and criticises him for having no moral evaluation of Putin's actions.
Analysis of the Republican Debate
- Jonathan shares analysis from Lawrence O'Donnell arguing that Ramaswamy's presence in the debate makes the other candidates look better by comparison.
- O'Donnell suggests most are participating for fame and future opportunities, with only Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis as serious political contenders for the next election.
- In a notable moment, Haley called Ramaswamy "scum" for bringing up her daughter, showing how much he has agitated the other candidates.
Geopolitical Updates
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was denied entry to North Macedonia for an OSCE meeting as the country's airspace is closed to Russian planes. Jonathan notes the complex dynamics in the Balkans regarding Russia.
- Putin arrived in Kazakhstan for talks to strengthen cooperation. Kazakhstan said it is ready to increase transport capacity for Russian oil and gas, showing the balancing act of moving away from Russian influence while still buying cheap energy.
- India saved $2.7 billion in the first 9 months of 2023 by importing discounted Russian oil. Russia surpassed Iraq as India's top supplier. Jonathan wonders if the lower prices still hurt Russia compared to prior budgets.
Wrap up
Jonathan notes this video had to be split into two parts due to length. He appreciates the support from his viewers and signs off.
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