Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Damming Evidence, Taiwan/Ukr Thoughts, and Crazy Generals
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"If the Russians screwed up, it doesn't mean that the Chinese leadership believes that it will also screw up"
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as an extra update providing additional insights and analysis on the war in Ukraine.
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Russian Insanity
- Russian Lieutenant General Andrei Guralev demands Russian scientists develop biological weapons that only affect "Anglo-Saxons" to counter alleged US biological labs in Norway
- Jonathan is incredulous at the absurdity and insanity of this claim
China, Taiwan and Lessons from Ukraine
- Jonathan discusses a Wall Street Journal article on why the war in Ukraine may not deter China from taking action against Taiwan
- A retired Chinese senior colonel states "Russia's military image and credibility have crumbled" and the war was unexpected for Russia
- Taiwan plays a much more central role in the global economy than Ukraine, with a near monopoly on manufacturing advanced semiconductors
- The US has a vested interest in defending Taiwan beyond just being "the nice guys"
- China insists events in Ukraine will not impact their decisions on Taiwan and bristle at attempts to "Ukrainianize" the Taiwan issue
- Chinese officials believe Russia still has the strength to support the war and Putin cannot afford to lose, but question if Western support can be sustained in a protracted conflict
- Jonathan notes many nations are putting long-term military aid plans in place for Ukraine, sending a strong deterrent message to Russia and China
- Taiwan is purchasing military upgrades but has not yet committed to a "porcupine strategy" of asymmetric defense
- While the US has said it would intervene if China invaded, there is no binding commitment like with NATO allies
- A Chinese expert suggests China may believe Russia screwed up due to corruption and lack of motivation, issues China does not have
- For many Taiwanese, the Ukraine invasion drove home the reality of the threat they face from China
Damning Evidence of Russian Culpability in Dam Destruction
- Jonathan discusses a New Lines Magazine article detailing evidence that the Kakhovka Dam destruction was caused by a Russian explosion, not a maintenance failure
- Seismic data, eyewitness reports, and satellite heat signatures all point to an intentional explosion
- A Russian Telegram post from October 2022 detailed plans to blow up the dam if Russian forces had to retreat
- Incredibly, Russia amended a law a week before the dam's destruction to prohibit investigating dam failures until 2028
- Alleged intercepted communications suggest some Russian forces had advanced warning of the explosion
- Jonathan argues the evidence makes it nearly impossible to conclude anyone but Russia is to blame
Animals Rescued After Dam Collapse
Jonathan shares some positive news of animals, including a puppy and a cat, being rescued and cared for by soldiers in the aftermath of the devastating dam collapse. While the human and animal toll is still unknown, many animals perished, including hundreds of protected salamanders.
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Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support, reminds them to like, subscribe and share. He notes his live stream with Andrew Perpetua will now be on Monday. He signs off with a joke about not spraying milk on yourself and wishes everyone well.
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