Ukraine WU EXTRA: US Caused Nord Stream Explosion? Zelenskyy in UK, Estonian Intel
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"It's a tremendous opportunity to once and for all remove the dependence on Russian energy and thus to take away from Vladimir Putin the weaponization of energy as a means of advancing his imperial designs."
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Jonathan discusses Zelenskyy's visit to the UK, where he was met by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Zelenskyy made an announcement to Parliament and was well-received by everyone, with many people eager to shake his hand and congratulate him.
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Zelenskyy's Helmet Gift and Request for Planes
Zelenskyy presented a helmet from a Ukrainian pilot as a gift, with the inscription "We have freedom. Give us wings to protect it." Jonathan sees this as a clever way for Zelenskyy to publicly request planes for Ukraine, making it difficult for the UK to refuse. The UK has agreed to train Ukrainian fighter pilots, which Jonathan believes was likely already planned before Zelenskyy's arrival.
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UK Training Ukrainian Pilots
The UK will provide generic training for Ukrainian pilots in non-type-specific simulators, which will speed up later conversion to F-16 or Gripen aircraft and add tactical value to current types. This training is likely for non-pilots, who will receive generic training in the UK before receiving bespoke training on specific aircraft elsewhere.
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Arestovych's Insights on the War
Arestovych, the former spokesperson for Ukraine, still provides daily rundowns on the war. He discusses the Russian regrouping and creation of echelons, the unlikelihood of an offensive on Kyiv, and the main objectives of cutting off Siversk and encircling Bakhmut. Arestovych also mentions that the Bakhmut positions are ideal for grinding enemy forces, with Russia taking incredible losses, which he considers worthwhile from a military perspective.
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Seymour Hersh's Article on Nord Stream Pipeline Explosion
Seymour Hersh, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, has written an article suggesting that the US government was responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline explosion. According to Hersh, US Navy divers planted explosives on the pipeline during a NATO exercise, and the decision was discussed for nine months at a highly classified level. The article claims that the US wanted to prevent European countries from buying cheap Russian gas and being less willing to supply Ukraine with weapons. Jonathan finds this explanation plausible and believes it could be a positive outcome, as it forces Europe to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels.
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Ukrainian Professionalism in Bakhmut
A video shows a Ukrainian BTR-4 with a 30mm cannon providing suppressive fire while Ukrainian infantry covers the flanks and sweeps through buildings in Bakhmut. This demonstrates the professionalism and effective coordination between mechanized equipment and troops, in contrast to earlier instances of Russian tanks operating alone and being easily taken out.
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Intercepted Call Reveals Russian War Crimes
An intercepted call between two Russian soldiers reveals that they are committing war crimes by killing Ukrainian prisoners of war. In the call, one soldier describes shooting a surrendering Ukrainian soldier and instructing a recruit not to take prisoners, stating that there is no mercy for them. Jonathan emphasizes that these are war crimes and that each person killed has a life, aspirations, and loved ones, just like the viewers.
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Estonian Intelligence Report Insights
Shashank Joshi, the defence correspondent for The Economist, summarizes the Estonian Foreign Intelligence report in bite-sized tweets. The report suggests that Russia will not run out of cannon fodder or Soviet-era armaments anytime soon, but a quality leap in their warfighting capability is unlikely. The prospects for the current regime collapsing and the country democratizing are slim, with an even more radical faction rising to the fore. The report also mentions that finding competent personnel for Russian unit headquarters may be unrealistic, and the Belarusian army's direct involvement would have no significant strategic impact on the war.
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Ukrainian Athlete Wins World Cup in Ski Acrobatics
Dmytro Kotovsky, a 21-year-old Ukrainian athlete, won the World Cup in ski acrobatics by performing the most difficult jump in history, a triple somersault with five twists, also known as a "hurricane." Jonathan highlights the importance of Ukraine continuing to participate in sporting events and achieving success despite the ongoing war, as it allows the nation to be distracted by positive things, gives people a chance to realize their goals and dreams, and sends a message to Putin that Ukraine will persevere as a country with its own identity.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks his viewers for their interest and gives a massive shout out to his channel members, including new members Davinci, Hans Bottemans, Robert Kierstad, Bill Nicodemus, David Puz, Tom MPS, Sabra Bursavit, and Deep Geopod Thinker. He also mentions his regular supporters and expresses his gratitude for their continued support.
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