Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitical News, Ramstein Analysis
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“Under current trends, the economic mobilisation can give Russia equipment and ammo superiority, not only over Ukraine, but also the EU in three to four years.”
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:08⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of the Ukraine War Update for 28th January 2024, focusing on military aid, equipment, and geopolitical news.
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Kremenchuk Oil Facility Hit
🎦 00:08-01:02⏩
Jonathan provides further details about the Russian missile strike on the Kremenchuk oil facility. Key points include:
- The fire at the facility is being controlled by firefighters.
- Russian Iskander ballistic missiles were used, which are difficult for Ukrainians to intercept.
- Jonathan highlights the significance of this attack as the facility supplied fuel for the Ukrainian war effort.
Ramstein Meeting Outcomes & Analysis
🎦 01:02-08:15⏩
Jonathan discusses the outcomes of the latest virtual Ramstein meeting, including clarifications and analysis of key statements:
- "Weapons that do not yet exist": Jonathan dissects the statement and questions if this refers to new weapons in development or a mistranslation.
- Increased Aid Package & US Congressional Impasse: Jonathan discusses the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence's call to avoid panic and emphasizes the need for continued global support amidst the US Congressional impasse on aid.
- Capability Coalitions: The meeting emphasized specialized coalitions (e.g., maritime security, de-mining) to streamline aid.
- Deep Strike Weapons: Partners acknowledged the need for deep-strike weapons and committed to providing them.
- GLSDB Missiles (Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs): Ukraine is expected to receive GLSDBs for HIMARS, extending their range to 150 kilometers.
- Timeline for Long-Range Weapons: Jonathan analyzes the timeline for receiving new weaponry, noting that some long-range systems may not be operational until 2025 due to production timelines. He also notes delays with the GLSDBs due to production line setup and testing issues.
Greece to send S-300, TOR & OSA Air Defence Systems to Ukraine
🎦 08:15-11:53⏩
Jonathan discusses Greece's approval to transfer obsolete weapons systems to Ukraine:
- Greece will be sending TOR, OSA, and S-300 air defence systems, ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns, and ammunition.
- The transfer, previously hindered by tensions with Turkey, highlights the US's behind-the-scenes efforts to bolster Ukrainian support. Jonathan suggests a deal where the US may provide Greece with newer equipment (potentially F-35s) in exchange for sending their older equipment to Ukraine.
- Jonathan emphasizes the US's leverage in global arms deals and their ability to influence aid indirectly.
Ukraine Restores MiG-29 From Deep Storage
🎦 11:53-12:55⏩
Jonathan reports on a Ukrainian MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jet restored to fighting condition using parts from deep storage, emphasizing Ukrainian resourcefulness.
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Ukrainian Drone Procurement Outpacing Russia
🎦 12:55-16:20⏩
Jonathan highlights Ukraine's success in procuring drones:
- He cites various examples of drone donations and deliveries, including Noel's Birds, Operation Unity 2, and the Favbet Foundation.
- Jonathan speculates that while Russia might have some advanced drone technology, Ukraine's procurement and supply chain seem to be more effective, giving them a competitive advantage in drone warfare.
- He emphasizes the importance of actual battlefield presence rather than mere production claims, drawing a parallel to his previous discussions about Russian tank numbers.
Russia Ends Pardons for Convict Recruits, Extends Contracts
🎦 16:20-22:10⏩
Jonathan discusses the Kremlin's reported shift in its convict recruitment strategy, based on reports from the Institute for the Study of War and the BBC:
- Russia is no longer offering pardons to convicts in exchange for military service.
- Contract terms have been extended indefinitely until the war's end.
- This change is attributed to:
- The decreasing pool of suitable convicts.
- The unpopularity of releasing pardoned convicts back into Russian society.
- Potential budgetary constraints.
- Jonathan speculates that Russia's recruitment rate now merely replaces losses, preventing significant force expansion.
US Targets Russia's Military Production With Sanctions on Key Items
🎦 22:10-24:34⏩
Jonathan highlights a US Treasury Department report focusing on sanctions targeting Russia's military production:
- The sanctions target the import of key items such as turbine lubricants, turbine lubricant additives, CNC machines, and other materials vital to Russia's military-industrial complex.
- Jonathan emphasizes the significance of targeting lubricant additives, revealing Russia's reliance on Asian imports for these components.
- He discusses how the US and EU are increasingly sanctioning financial institutions facilitating the flow of dual-use technologies to Russia to curb military production.
Russian Propaganda Exploits US Congressional Impasse on Aid
🎦 24:34-29:01⏩
Jonathan addresses Russian propaganda exploiting the US Congressional impasse on Ukraine aid:
- He criticizes the trend of presenting misleading comparisons of defense spending percentages without considering the actual size of the economies involved.
- He uses the analogy of a "canapé" vs. a "banquet" to illustrate the vast difference in US and Russian defense budgets, despite Russia spending a higher percentage on defense.
- Jonathan analyzes Russian propaganda narratives that portray the US as an unreliable ally, using the aid impasse to sow doubt and division among Western nations. He highlights the effectiveness of this strategy in shaping international perceptions.
Kremlin Aims to Undermine the Dollar and Create New World Order
🎦 29:01-31:24⏩
Jonathan discusses European intelligence reports suggesting the Kremlin's aim to diminish the dollar's global dominance:
- The Kremlin held several meetings over the past two years to discuss ways to undermine the dollar's status as the world reserve currency, aiming to dismantle the post-World War II financial system.
- Jonathan links these efforts to the BRICS initiative (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), which seeks to establish an alternative framework for international trade and finance.
- Documents advocate for greater cooperation between China and Russia in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber systems, and the Internet of Things, proposing a new financial system and Eurasian digital currency based on blockchain technology to circumvent Western control.
Trump's Potential Trade War With China: A Spanner in the Works?
🎦 31:24-37:51⏩
Jonathan delves into Donald Trump's potential plans for a new trade war with China and its geopolitical implications:
- Trump plans to impose a 60% tariff on all Chinese imports if he returns to the presidency.
- Jonathan explains protectionism's short-term benefits (protecting domestic industries) and long-term consequences (inflation, increased costs for consumers).
- He recounts Trump's previous trade war, where he imposed tariffs and subsequently used taxpayer money to bail out struggling farmers.
- Jonathan questions whether Trump's protectionist policies align with his supporters' claims of advocating for free-market capitalism, highlighting the potential hypocrisy.
- He examines the potential impact of a US-China trade war on BRICS and its goal to establish alternative trade systems, acknowledging the complexity and potential for unforeseen consequences.
Hungary's Controversial Stances on North Korea and Ukraine
🎦 37:51-39:41⏩
Jonathan criticizes Hungary's stance on potential North Korean missile transfers to Russia:
- Hungary claims a lack of evidence and refuses to condemn North Korea.
- Jonathan expresses frustration with Hungary's denial, highlighting readily available satellite imagery as proof.
- He criticizes Hungary's alignment with Russia, labeling them a "puppet state" of a "newfound Soviet Union."
- Jonathan condemns the head of Hungary's Mi Hazánk Mozgalom party for suggesting the annexation of Ukraine's Transcarpathia region if Ukraine loses the war.
US Store Total Wine Removes Russian Products to Support Ukraine
🎦 39:41-40:55⏩
Jonathan praises the American store Total Wine for their continued support of Ukraine:
- Total Wine stopped selling Russian vodka and replaced it with Ukrainian wine and vodka after the invasion.
- He encourages viewers to support Total Wine and spread awareness of their actions.
Wrap Up
🎦 40:55-41:10⏩
Jonathan concludes the video by expressing his gratitude for viewers' support, encouraging them to like, subscribe, and share the video. He signs off with his trademark "Toodle-pip."
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
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Is there more information available on the Total Wine story, specifically if they are still selling Ukrainian products as of the video's date?
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