Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News
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"Putin has signed a bill to withdraw ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Putin's also signed a law that abolishes the obligation to notify the Council of Europe about the imposition of martial law in the country. They are just signing things into law that show that they are more isolated than ever, that they are moving towards some kind of dictatorship, really. I mean, they are a dictatorship as far as I'm concerned."
Hello Team!
Welcome to part 2 of the Ukraine War news update for November 3rd, 2023. This video will cover military aid and geopolitics news.
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Military Aid
- F-16 fighters are now less useful for Ukraine because Russia has improved its air defences, according to analysis of General Zaluzhny's article in The Economist.
- Russian sources claim at least 5 disassembled F-16s have been transported to Ukraine in civilian trucks, but this is unconfirmed. F-16s are not expected to be operational in Ukraine until spring 2024.
- The US plans to announce a $425 million military aid package for Ukraine soon, including laser-guided munitions to shoot down drones, artillery ammunition, and air defence systems. This is likely part of previously agreed budgets.
- Ukraine apparently covers 20% of its ammunition needs domestically, and 50% for some types. Ukrainian repair units have mastered repairing Western artillery. This is very significant.
Geopolitics
- A group of Republicans in the US Congress have called for long-range ATACMS missiles to be provided to Ukraine.
- North Korea has likely supplied Russia with various short-range ballistic, anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles in addition to over 1 million artillery shells.
- US House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to introduce a package combining Ukraine aid and US-Mexico border protection to get bipartisan agreement. The Israel aid bill has been rushed through separately.
- Moldova is preparing to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) established after the USSR collapsed. This is a huge move away from Russia's sphere of influence.
- Putin has signed bills withdrawing from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and abolishing the obligation to notify the Council of Europe about imposing martial law. This shows Russia's increasing isolation and move towards dictatorship.
- Ukraine has designated Nestle as an international sponsor of war for continuing business in Russia. Nestle owns many major brands.
- The US has introduced more sanctions against Russia's war machine, targeting companies that help manufacture Lancet drones.
- A Ukrainian energy company has won a $267 million case against Russia in The Hague over assets seized in Crimea in 2014.
- Latvia has banned cars with Russian license plates from staying in the country after February 2024, with some exceptions. Violators will have vehicles confiscated and handed over to Ukraine.
- Cyprus has become the 30th country to join the G7 declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine, despite Russian money ties.
Wrap up
Thank you for watching and for all your support. Special thanks to Karen Spurnock and Andrew France.
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