Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitical News
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"To me, there's functionally no difference and so and I know the UK will be doing its own cyber warfare and whatnot as well but I think we need to look at this so if Russia and China have hacked Sellafield a nuclear power plant we should be saying that's it guys that's the red light you've crossed the red line"
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Jonathan acknowledges he is producing a lot of content today but will get back to normal tomorrow. This video will focus on geopolitical news.
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Spain's Russian Gas Imports
- In the first 9 months of 2023, Spain increased its imports of Russian gas 6 times compared to 2018, reaching the total volume for all of 2022
- The US has not been able to replace Russia in the Spanish gas supply market
- Jonathan notes it's understandable Spain needs gas from somewhere but they should look at their energy mix and alternatives
Sellafield Nuclear Site Hacked
- The Sellafield nuclear site in the UK has been hacked by groups linked to Russia and China
- Jonathan questions whether cyber attacks should be considered declarations of war, comparing the impact of a cyber attack shutting down a hospital to physically bombing its infrastructure
- The Guardian's year-long investigation "Nuclear Leaks" revealed the hacks which were first detected in 2015
- Sellafield has been failing to meet cyber security standards and individuals may face prosecution
- Jonathan praises The Guardian's investigative journalism in contrast to other UK papers
- He acknowledges the UK likely does its own cyber espionage, but still finds this attack on sensitive UK infrastructure worrying
EU Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova
- EU member states will decide on Dec 14-15 whether to start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
- Reaching agreement will be very difficult, particularly due to Hungary's opposition
- Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has called on the EU Council chairman not to bring up the topic
Poroshenko Blocked from Meeting Orban
- Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was blocked from leaving Ukraine to meet Hungarian PM Viktor Orban
- The Hungarian foreign minister claims the meeting was Poroshenko's initiative
- Jonathan thinks Zelensky has the right to bar this meeting if it wasn't sanctioned by the government
Brazil to Invite Putin to G20
Brazil will invite Putin to the G20 summit but won't guarantee he won't be arrested, as they are signatories to the ICC convention. Jonathan notes Putin likely won't attend as a result.
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Latvia Residency Rules for Russians
- Around 3500 Russian citizens in Latvia have been asked to leave after not submitting documents to extend residency or register for a language test
- This follows a 2022 amendment tightening rules in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- Putin threatened Latvia that they will face the "same dirt-like attitude" for this policy
- Jonathan questions how foreign entities are treated inside Russia compared to Latvia
Russia Expanding Military Cooperation in Africa
A Russian delegation arrived in Niger to expand military cooperation. Jonathan expresses worry about the "jigsaw puzzle" of areas around the world where Russia seems to be gaining influence, from Europe to Africa to the US. He notes this helps Russia access raw materials to prop up its regime and war effort.
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Polish Border Blockade Impacts Ukrainian Economy
- Ukrainian exports through the Poland border were down 40% in November due to the blockade
- This cost Ukraine's economy $254 million in unpaid customs tolls
- Jonathan notes the additional economic impacts like increased prices and potential job losses
- Military aid is also delayed in reaching Ukraine
- The copycat blockade at the Slovakia-Ukraine border has reportedly ended, with organizers linked to Russia
Wrap up
Jonathan has more videos to make including a front line update and an extra. He thanks viewers for their support.
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