Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Solovyov 2008, Ecaudor 2023, Trench Life, & Snipers
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"Let us silence the guns and honour the promise of peace that we made in San Francisco. Let us honour our commitment to living side by side as good neighbours."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as an extra update providing additional insights into the war in Ukraine. He mentions it has been a beautiful day and he has been painting a shed, leaving him exhausted due to his MS. He apologises if he is covered in paint.
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Snipers as a cost-effective weapon
- Euro My Damn Press is doing a fundraising project for sniper equipment and thermals, stating snipers are a cost-effective way to neutralise attackers.
- Jonathan agrees, suggesting he would have deployed 500 snipers to Bakhmut months ago. He believes even average shooters can be effective as snipers, particularly at night with thermal imaging.
- While some argue training snipers takes significant time and effort, Jonathan maintains a group of average snipers would be formidable for attackers, especially in urban environments like Bakhmut.
- Recent footage shows Ukrainian snipers effectively targeting Russian soldiers advancing on trenches at night.
- Jonathan acknowledges the human tragedy of war while emphasising the necessity of such actions in defending against an invading force.
Trench life on the front lines
- A War Translated video shows a Russian soldier in a trench complaining about their command, poor living conditions, and constant Ukrainian attacks.
- The soldier describes living in a trench for a month with little opportunity to shoot back, retreating under fire from drones, mortars, and tanks. Four of his comrades are wounded, one is dead.
- He criticises Russian leadership and says what is shown on TV back home is not a true representation of the front lines.
- Jonathan notes this is one anecdotal account but indicative of poor morale among some Russian soldiers. He wonders about the stark realities of trench warfare, such as hygiene and daily life.
Solovyov's change of tune
- In a 2008 speech, Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov called the idea of war with Ukraine a terrible crime, saying Ukrainians are fraternal in spirit, blood and history.
- Solovyov argued Russia should make life in the country so attractive that Ukrainians and others would want to live in peace and join Russia willingly.
- Jonathan notes this is the opposite of Russia's current actions and Solovyov's current rhetoric. He suggests the solution to issues like immigration is to improve conditions in other countries rather than use force.
- He criticises Russia's concentration of wealth among oligarchs rather than fairly distributing it to make the country an attractive place to live.
Russian special forces anti-tank guided missile launch
- Footage shows Russian special forces using a Kornet anti-tank guided missile launcher, likely firing into Marinka.
- The missile causes a significant explosion, demonstrating the destructive power of such weapons.
- Jonathan wonders how much of this type of weaponry Russia still possesses given claims of shortages.
Recommended Ukraine videos playlist
Jonathan highlights his "Recommended Ukraine videos" playlist on the ATP Geopolitics YouTube channel. It includes insightful documentaries and interviews about the war in Ukraine and the region's history. He has recently added interviews with historians Stephen Kotkin and Timothy Snyder.
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Ecuadorian UN diplomat's rebuke of Russia
- An Ecuadorian diplomat delivers a stinging rebuke of Russia at the UN, asking what better legacy the Russian presidency could have than choosing to withdraw from Ukraine.
- He argues none of Russia's pretexts for invading Ukraine have legal merit under the UN Charter, which is universal and indivisible.
- The diplomat likens Russia's actions to 19th-century colonialism and 20th-century fascism and Nazism, calling their referenda a "veneer of legality".
- He supports reforming the UN Security Council, saying Russia's behaviour is fundamentally at odds with the UN and the Council.
- The diplomat emphasises that multilateralism is a means to an end, and all nations depend on defending the UN Charter through restraint, tolerance, and peacebuilding.
Wrap up
Jonathan praises the Ecuadorian diplomat for speaking truth to power, agreeing that Russia's actions are ethically and legally unacceptable. He hopes more nations will join the chorus against such aggression. He is unsure about the timing of upcoming videos due to personal commitments but will post again when he can.
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