Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid
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"Imagine he can liberate 100 Leopard 1s. That would just be brilliant."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces this video as the second part of the Ukraine War News Update for November 18th, 2023, focusing on military aid. He mentions he has to rush through it due to his son's football match.
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Finland's Military Aid Package
- Finland has approved its 20th military aid package for Ukraine, worth approximately $108 million
- The contents are undisclosed for security reasons, which is not unusual for Finland
- To date, Finland has pledged $1.6 billion in military aid
The Netherlands' Military Aid for 2024
- The Netherlands will provide €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2024, according to Reuters
- Jonathan comments this is a massive contribution and praises the Netherlands for their unwavering support for Ukraine in the war against Russia
Emmanuel Macron's Negotiations with Switzerland
- French President Emmanuel Macron has announced negotiations with Switzerland regarding the re-export of weapons to Ukraine
- During his visit to Switzerland, Macron said the negotiations are ongoing and voiced an optimistic forecast
- Jonathan expresses his hope that this comes to fruition, saying "Imagine he can liberate 100 Leopard 1s. That would just be brilliant."
Estonia and France's Humanitarian Aid
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including four buses provided by a private donor to be deployed to Kharkiv and Zhytomyr
- France allocates €12 million to support Ukraine's healthcare system, financing mental health projects, enhancing cancer diagnostics, and rebuilding medical facilities in Chernihiv Oblast
Delays in US Congress Approving New Aid Package
- The US Congress may not approve a new aid package for Ukraine until mid-December, raising questions about Washington's ability to maintain the flow of arms
- Ukraine supporters in Congress are fighting an uphill battle over a large aid package not connected to binding bills that would prompt swift action
- The earliest Congress can pass new aid to Ukraine is mid-December, almost two months after President Biden first requested $61 billion
- Senators from both parties plan to work on an agreement for Ukraine aid and U.S. border needs after Thanksgiving
- Senator Chris Coons stresses the need to negotiate and act quickly, as Ukrainians are running out of fuel, weapons, and ammunition
Pentagon Urges Congressional Funding
The Pentagon is urging congressional funding for Ukraine and Israel to strengthen U.S. industry and ensure national and international security. Jonathan notes the Pentagon is starting to use arguments with political appeal rather than just national security appeal.
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British Farmers Donate 4x4s to Ukrainian Armed Forces
Over 100 British farmers have turned up to donate 4x4s to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Jonathan praises this magnificent statement and calls for a huge thank you and love for these amazing Brits.
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Upcoming Conference of Ukrainian and American Industry
In December, there will be a conference of Ukrainian and American industry, government officials, and other public figures who organize the provision of Ukraine's defense. President Zelensky says they are preparing for a powerful event, which Jonathan hopes can bring unified pledges of assistance to Ukraine.
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Serbia's Interest in Ukraine's Reconstruction
The Minister of Infrastructure of Serbia has expressed Serbia's interest in taking part in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war. Jonathan finds this interesting, given the Russian influence and ultra-nationalist faction in Serbian politics, and sees it as Serbia's way of getting involved, even if not through military aid.
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Wrap up
Jonathan concludes the military aid segment and mentions he will return later with the geopolitics segment.
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