Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"The problem with war is when you try to moralize and legally delineate elements of war it's such a problematic uh uh project because essentially war is the murder of other other human beings uh done by kind of usually a state uh another state, right?"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-02:16⏩
Jonathan starts by greeting his viewers and mentioning that this is the second part of the Ukraine War News Update for 19th July 2024, focusing on military aid. He backtracks to the previous video, discussing the attempted missile strikes on Odesa. An Iskander-M ballistic missile was reportedly intercepted and destroyed. He speculates that this points to Ukraine having advanced anti-ballistic missile capabilities in place, possibly a Patriot system.
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Zelensky's UK Visit & Western Weapons Restrictions
🎦 02:16-07:12⏩
Jonathan talks about Zelensky's visit to the UK. Zelensky urged for fewer restrictions on the use of Western weapons by Ukraine, arguing that it would push Russia toward peace. He particularly emphasized the need to neutralize Russian airfields. Jonathan is frustrated with the continued restrictions, seeing Russian airfields as vulnerable targets. He believes that Russia needs to be decisively beaten and that NATO should take calculated risks. He also mentions Zelensky's statement that not all of Ukraine’s territory needs to be retaken by force, aiming to put Russia in a position where they are compelled to negotiate.
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International Financial Aid for Ukraine
🎦 07:12-09:31⏩
Jonathan discusses Japan’s announcement of a $3.3 billion transfer to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. He finds it curious because the EU, holding a larger amount of frozen assets, pledged a similar amount annually. He speculates about potential connections to US elections. Jonathan outlines a plan where G7 nations would provide aid as loans to Ukraine, repaid using returns from the frozen Russian assets, which he finds reasonable.
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France's New Aid Package for Ukraine
🎦 09:31-10:28⏩
Jonathan details France's newly announced aid package for Ukraine. The package includes VAB armored personnel carriers, CISR howitzers, AMX-10 RC light tanks, anti-tank missiles, trucks, and radars. Additionally, around 2,100 Ukrainian soldiers will undergo training at French military camps. Jonathan sees this as effectively creating a Ukrainian unit equipped and trained along French military standards.
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Ukraine's Drone Warfare Prowess
🎦 10:28-11:32⏩
Jonathan highlights Ukraine's success in drone warfare, citing a statement by the Commander of Drone Forces, Sukharovski. Ukraine has reportedly developed over 165 types of drones, encompassing maritime, aerial, and ground variants. Jonathan believes that Ukraine might be significantly outnumbering Russia in terms of drone numbers, marking a positive development for Ukraine.
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Delays in Zuzana Howitzer Deliveries
🎦 11:32-12:50⏩
Jonathan delves into the delayed delivery of Zuzana self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. Despite a German, Danish, and Norwegian agreement to finance the production of 16 Zuzana howitzers, only two have been delivered so far. The delay is attributed to either production issues or potential blockage by the Slovakian government. Jonathan finds the potential political interference by Slovakia to be a shameful act.
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Germany's Non-Military Aid to Ukraine
🎦 12:50-13:45⏩
Jonathan shifts focus to Germany's non-military aid to Ukraine. A company named GIZ donated robotic equipment for firefighting, vehicle recovery, and other emergency response purposes. The donation, funded by the German government, also included supplies like backpacks for firefighters and clothing for rescue operations. Jonathan commends Germany's efforts in supporting Ukraine's state functions, extending beyond military aid.
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Lithuania Withdraws from Cluster Munitions Convention
🎦 13:45-19:52⏩
Jonathan reports that Lithuania's parliament voted to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Lithuania's Agriculture Minister admitted that the country was "naive" in signing the treaty, acknowledging the effectiveness of cluster munitions in war. Jonathan provides a nuanced perspective on the ethics of cluster munitions. He acknowledges the long-term dangers posed by unexploded ordnance but argues that Ukraine must utilize the most effective tools available. He emphasizes the importance of post-war de-mining efforts and public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risks. He draws parallels with landmines and other remnants of war, emphasizing the enduring threat to civilians.
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Wrap Up
🎦 19:52-20:13⏩
Jonathan concludes the video by thanking viewers and asking them to like, subscribe, and share the content. He signs off with a touch of humour, mentioning his attempt to end the recording.
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