Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitical News
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"This is Jake Sullivan on steroids. Donald Trump Jr. is Jake Sullivan on steroids, as is Charlie Kirk and all these other people that are coming out and saying X, Y and Z about this change of restrictions"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-01:00⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video and explains that there may be some inconsistencies in his output over the next week or so, as his partner's daughter is about to give birth. - He explains that he may have to go to hospital and may be away for an extended period to support them after the baby is born. - He apologises if there are interruptions to his usual output, but assures viewers that it's all in the name of new life and a good thing!.
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Erdogan proposes peace plan at G20
🎦 01:00-01:33⏩
- Turkish leader Erdogan will present a peace plan at the G20 summit.
- Jonathan is annoyed by this as it looks like a pro-Russian peace plan that includes a demilitarised zone and a 10-year moratorium on Ukraine joining NATO
- This adds further pressure on Ukraine to capitulate.
Finnish Foreign Minister criticises Western leaders for contacting Putin
🎦 01:33-02:30⏩
- Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen urged Western leaders to refrain from making additional phone calls to Russian President Putin following Olaf Scholz's recent call.
- Jonathan speculates that this is because it gives Putin a sense of validation.
- He agrees with Valtonen that Putin should be isolated.
Undersea cable between Finland and Germany damaged
🎦 02:30-03:46⏩
- The undersea Sea Lion 1 cable connecting Finland and Germany is broken.
- A Finnish cyber security company, Sinia, states that the cause could be external forces like anchoring or trawling, but deliberate disconnection is also a possibility.
- Repair work has already started.
- Jonathan reminds viewers that a Russian spy ship was very close to underwater cables in the Irish Sea recently.
CNN frontpage - Ukraine's allies in disarray as the Trump presidency draws near
🎦 03:46-05:55⏩
- Jonathan is surprised to see that CNN is reporting on concerns from Ukraine's allies as the Trump presidency draws near.
- He highlights that allies are concerned about comments from Trump Jr, JD Vance and Tulsi Gabbard and others nominated for positions, who have been critical of Ukraine.
- Jonathan notes that it is impressive that they are not even trying to hide their pro-Russian stance and are actively attacking Ukraine and Zelensky.
- He believes that this tells you everything you need to know about the incoming administration, that they are going out of their way to attack Ukraine, and that their sympathies lie with Russia.
- He concludes that there is a huge amount of concern outside of the US as to what to do as the US shifts from staunch ally to potential adversary.
Biden approves ATACMS for use in Kursk - but where else?
🎦 05:55-07:42⏩
- Jonathan discusses Biden's authorisation of ATACMS for use in Ukraine and the use of the word "primarily" - i.e. are there circumstances where they could be used outside of Kursk?.
- He believes that it was a mistake for this to have been made public as it does not help Ukraine.
- Jonathan's preference would have been for Ukraine to have used the missiles without saying anything.
- He speculates as to whether there are pro-Russian elements within the US administration that are deliberately trying to undermine Ukraine.
France refuses to confirm or deny authorisation to Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles deep inside Russia
🎦 07:42-08:13⏩
- Jonathan discusses reports that France and the UK authorised Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia using Scalp and Storm Shadow missiles
- He notes that France has refused to confirm or deny these reports and reiterated their stance in May.
- He believes that the US is ultimately pulling the strings with regards to the use of European missiles.
Trump Jr criticises Biden for authorising ATACMS
🎦 08:13-11:22⏩
- Jonathan discusses a Kyiv Independent article where Trump Jr criticises Biden's decision to supply ATACMS and his use of rhetoric around escalation and World War III.
- He compares him unfavourably to Jake Sullivan, Biden's National Security advisor and the supposed bogeyman for many republicans for his stance on "anti-escalation" - arguing that Trump Jr is essentially "Jake Sullivan on steroids"
- He believes that the same people who criticise Sullivan for his stance on escalation should be criticising Trump Jr for doing the same.
- Jonathan highlights Russia's history of empty threats around escalation showing examples of various "red lines" such as supplying lethal aid, M777s, HIMARS, main battle tanks, Patriot systems and F-16s as well as attacks on Crimea.
Will Trump lift Sanctions on Russia?
🎦 11:22-15:07⏩
- Jonathan is concerned that Trump may lift sanctions on Russia, as he has implied that he would in the past.
- He discusses a Kyiv Independent article by Tom Keating about this very subject and the impact this could have
- He questions whether Trump would really lift sanctions and argues that sanctions are a cost-free tool that the US could use to its advantage in negotiations with Russia
- However, he is concerned that Trump may not be the dealmaker that everyone thinks he is.
- He concludes that whatever happens, Europe needs to assume that the transatlantic coordination that has existed thus far with regards to sanctions may not continue.
What should Europe do about sanctions if the US pulls out?
🎦 15:07-16:53⏩
- Jonathan discusses what Europe could do if the US pulls out of sanctions against Russia
- On a positive note, he is reassured by the commitment from the EU to continue with sanctions and for a 15th round to be implemented
- He argues that Europe may need to adopt a more muscular approach to sanctions by accelerating its domestic enforcement efforts, leveraging its trade relationships and using the euro and pound sterling as leverage.
- He believes that this will require diplomatic dialogue with third countries and the need for an intelligence-led approach.
- He concludes that even if Europe does all this, it will still be a disaster if the US lifts sanctions
Liz Truss advocates for a British Trump
🎦 16:53-18:54⏩
- In a complete sidebar, Jonathan is incredulous that former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has said that 'Britain needs a Trump'.
- He reminds viewers that Truss' premiership lasted a disastrous 49 days and that she is advocating for the same right-wing populism that the UK electorate recently rejected
- He shares a quote from Gabriel Melanzi, who said, 'there's a certain craving and madness to British politicians expressing admiration for a foreign leader who plans to put a 10% tariff on exports to the UK's biggest trade partner other than the EU.'
- Jonathan is concerned that if Trump imposes tariffs, this will result in a trade war between the US, UK and EU which will hinder efforts to support Ukraine.
Trump's chaotic plans: mass deportation, trade wars, and the implications for Ukraine?
🎦 18:54-21:17⏩
- Jonathan speculates that the next six months in US politics could be chaotic.
- He provides examples of potential issues:
- Trump's plans to use the military for mass deportation
- The potential for a trade war with China
- Potential for the US to go into a state of chaos
- He is concerned that Putin may exploit this instability and that the US's support for Ukraine could be jeopardised.
Boris Johnson's take on Trump's stance on Ukraine
🎦 21:17-29:30⏩
- Jonathan highlights that Boris Johnson has said there's 'a strange kind of homoerotic fascination for Putin' in the Republican Party
- He notes the irony in that Johnson himself is seen as the British Trump, but believes that Johnson's heart is in the right place concerning Ukraine
- He draws parallels between the US and the UK with the emergence of right wing populism and traditional conservatives - believing that both are moving in the wrong direction and in the UK, it is the right-wing populists who are winning at the moment
- He believes that Johnson is correct to be afraid of Zelensky (in a good way!) and the potential for Ukraine to be abandoned by the west as he is seeing the same patterns emerge in UK politics.
Elon Musk's conflict of interest
🎦 29:30-32:45⏩
- Jonathan is concerned that Elon Musk, as a key figure in the incoming Trump government, presents a significant conflict of interest
- He highlights that Musk's companies are under investigation by the FCC and SEC.
- He is concerned by Trump's appointment of Brendan Carr as Chairman of the FCC - who also happens to be a massive advocate for Elon Musk and Starlink,
- He believes that this is a clear case of regulatory capture and that Musk will likely get a lot of government contracts in the future.
- He is concerned about Musk's stance on Ukraine and the implications for Starlink.
- He goes on to say that Trump's choice of Chris Wright, a climate change skeptic, for US Energy Secretary is another worrying example of a "fox guarding the hen house"
Trump Media and conflicts of interest
🎦 32:45-35:40⏩
- Jonathan is astonished that Trump Media has announced it will launch an 'ultra-fast TV streaming platform' called Truth Plus
- He points out that a president starting up TV channels and bitcoins while in office is deeply concerning and a conflict of interest
- He is dismayed that Trump has still not released his taxes and is flagrantly ignoring the usual expectations around politicians divesting themselves from business interests.
- He believes that this is a disgrace and challenges Republicans to consider how they would react if the situation were reversed and it was the Democrats acting in this way, arguing that their hypocrisy and double standards are a problem.
Wrap up
🎦 35:40-35:41⏩
Jonathan signs off his video urging viewers to take care and speak soon!
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
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🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
This is quite a meaty transcript covering a lot of topics - Ukraine, Russia, US Politics and the UK - no pressure then!
The first thing to do is split this transcript up into granular topics. This will take some time and I will go through step by step to ensure that I don't combine topics unnecessarily.
Once I have created the topic titles, I will then look at the timestamps to ensure that all of the transcript is covered and that there are no gaps.
Next up is summarising each topic by writing a bullet pointed summary of the key points. This is the most important task as Jonathan's commentary, reasoning and insights need to be captured effectively.
And finally, choose a killer quote! Easy!
Right, time to make a start!
