Ukraine War Update NEWS: Pt 2 - Overnight & Other News
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"Ending this war is first and foremost a moral imperative, but it's also the single best thing we can do for the global economy."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces part 2 of his news update video for July 17, 2023. Part 1 has already been restricted by YouTube.
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Front Line Update
- Andrew Perpetua notes that people have unrealistic expectations for the Ukrainian counter-offensive compared to Russia's offensive last summer. Ukraine's progress in 6 weeks has been vastly more successful.
- Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar reports a mixed situation on the front lines:
- Russians are advancing in the Kupyansk sector, Kharkiv region
- Ukrainians are gradually advancing in the Bakhmut sector
- Fierce battles continue in Avdiivka and Maryinka with no change in positions
- Ukraine has liberated almost 18 square kilometres within the last week.
- Kenneth Gregg, a Finnish fighter in Ukraine, provides some additional front line details.
- There are conflicting reports about the status of Staromayorsk.
Military Aid
- The US has given permission for European countries to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s and will provide support and tools.
- South Korea has increased their humanitarian aid to Ukraine to $150 billion, particularly for reconstruction efforts. Some criticise South Korea for not providing direct military assistance.
- Ukraine has received less than 15% of the demining and engineering equipment it requested from Western partners ahead of the counter-offensive. Some equipment only arrived last week.
Geopolitical News
- Finland says Western aid to Ukraine is not charity as Ukraine is fighting for European security and stability.
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen states that ending the war is a moral imperative and the best thing for the global economy.
- UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace warns the UK could be fighting on three fronts (Russia, China, terrorism in Africa) by 2030. Wallace has resigned from his position.
- The Russian state has taken control of Danone's Russian subsidiary and Carlsberg's stake in a local Russian brewer. This puts the future of these companies' operations in Russia in doubt.
Wrap up
Jonathan plays a clip of Donald Trump claiming he could end the war in 24 hours by telling Zelensky to "make a deal" and threatening Putin that the US will give Ukraine more support than ever if he doesn't agree. Jonathan notes it's an interesting approach and thanks viewers for watching.
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