REUPLOAD Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitics News - CORRECT ONE!

"I think we're in World War Three and it's just that most people don't realise it"

Hello Team

🎦 00:00-00:31⏩

Jonathan welcomes viewers to the third part of the June 4th, 2024 Ukraine War News Update, focusing on geopolitics. He mentions splitting the recording into smaller segments and teases an "extra" about Biden and Trump's views on NATO.

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US Vice President and National Security Advisor to attend Swiss Peace Summit instead of Biden

🎦 00:31-02:03⏩

Jonathan discusses US Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's upcoming attendance at the Swiss Peace Summit in place of President Biden. He explains that Biden opted out to focus on a crucial fundraising event for the November election. Jonathan expresses disappointment that neither Biden nor Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be present, questioning Sullivan's anti-escalation stance. He also mentions Biden's recent Time magazine interview, where he emphasizes the importance of Ukraine's victory but suggests they may not need to join NATO. Jonathan disagrees, arguing that NATO membership is crucial for Ukraine's long-term security. He notes Biden's acknowledgement of Europe's significant financial contributions to supporting Ukraine, contrasting this with Trump's repeated (and false) claims that Europe isn't doing enough.

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US Senator Mike Lee called out for spreading Russian disinformation

🎦 02:03-06:39⏩

Jonathan revisits the topic of the Grey Zone, a Russian-funded disinformation outlet, being exposed by the Washington Post. He raises concerns about the outlet's influence on the US electorate and highlights Republican Senator Mike Lee's reliance on the Grey Zone as a source. He cites Lee's attempts to discredit the pro-Ukraine online movement NAFO as evidence of Lee acting as a Russian agent. Jonathan criticises the lack of accountability for politicians spreading disinformation and stresses the danger of a feedback loop between such politicians and their constituents.

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Donald Trump Jr. to meet with El Salvador government

🎦 06:39-07:38⏩

Jonathan expresses concern over Donald Trump Jr.'s planned meeting with the government of El Salvador, a known Russian ally. He criticises Trump Jr.'s pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine stance, labelling him a "stooge for Russia," and draws a connection between Trump Jr.'s views and those of his father.

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John Stewart criticises media for not holding Trump accountable for lies

🎦 07:38-11:02⏩

Jonathan commends a John Stewart Daily Show segment for calling out the media's failure to hold politicians accountable for lies, using Trump's recent denial of his "lock her up" chant as an example. He laments the lack of accountability from journalists, particularly those at Fox News, for allowing Trump to spread disinformation unchallenged. He agrees with Stewart's argument that journalists should focus on questioning and fact-checking politicians' statements in the present rather than engaging in speculative discussions about the future.

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European anxieties over the upcoming US Presidential election

🎦 11:02-13:12⏩

Jonathan highlights growing anxieties across Europe regarding the upcoming US presidential election. He cites a lengthy article in The Atlantic that discusses Europeans' concerns about a potential second Trump term and the impact it would have on transatlantic relations. He acknowledges that some viewers may find his focus on Trump tiresome but stresses the significance of the US election for global politics, particularly in light of Trump's past foreign policy decisions. He expresses confidence that Trump won't be re-elected, but only if Democratic voters mobilize. However, he remains uncertain about Biden's chances, noting the lack of widespread enthusiasm for his candidacy.

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Rupert Murdoch marries Russian woman; implications for media

🎦 13:12-13:54⏩

Jonathan briefly touches upon the recent marriage of media mogul Rupert Murdoch to a Russian woman. He questions whether this development could potentially compromise the output of Murdoch-owned media outlets like Fox News, given Murdoch's new familial ties to Russia.

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Poland thwarts Russian cyberattack, arrests 18 suspected spies

🎦 13:54-14:51⏩

Jonathan reports on Poland successfully thwarting a Russian cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure. He notes Poland's plan to invest $750 million in a cyber shield to counter Russia's escalating cyberwarfare efforts. He also mentions the arrest of 18 individuals by Polish authorities on suspicion of engaging in hostile activities and sabotage in collaboration with Russia or Belarus.

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Russia funds propaganda in Europe through Pravfon

🎦 14:51-17:41⏩

Jonathan discusses Russia's funding of propaganda in Europe through an organization called Pravfon. Citing a report from The Guardian, he reveals how Pravfon, posing as a legal defence foundation, has spent millions of euros on propaganda campaigns in 48 countries. These campaigns include funding websites that promote anti-NATO narratives and aim to combat "Russophobia". Jonathan highlights Pravfon's links to the Russian intelligence community, with former agents holding key positions within the organization. He expresses concern over the pervasiveness of Russian disinformation operations and their impact on European politics.

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Switzerland rejects $5.5bn aid package for Ukraine

🎦 17:41-18:39⏩

Jonathan expresses disappointment over the Swiss Parliament's rejection of a $5.5 billion aid package intended for Ukraine's reconstruction. He explains that the rejection stems from concerns that the aid plan violates Switzerland's neutrality policy.

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Protestor waves Ukrainian flag during Lukashenko's visit to Mongolia

🎦 18:39-19:05⏩

Jonathan shares a news snippet about a protestor who ran through a central square in Mongolia waving a Ukrainian flag during Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko's visit. He praises the protestor for their actions.

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Putin increases personal security, wears bulletproof vest in public

🎦 19:05-19:57⏩

Jonathan reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun wearing a bulletproof vest during public appearances. He links this development to Putin's growing paranoia and the increased risk of assassination attempts or a coup due to the ongoing war and potential internal discontent.

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Turkey announces interest in joining BRICS instead of EU

🎦 19:57-21:35⏩

Jonathan discusses Turkey's recent announcement expressing a desire to join the BRICS group of nations instead of pursuing EU membership. He reflects on the long-standing debate about Turkey's potential EU accession and highlights how the country has been moving further away from meeting the EU's membership criteria. He expresses concern over Turkey's strategic ambiguity, as the country is both a NATO member and now seeking closer ties with BRICS.

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Russia and Sudan to sign 25-year military cooperation agreement

🎦 21:35-23:01⏩

Jonathan reports on a developing story about a potential 25-year military cooperation agreement between Russia and Sudan. This deal would grant Russia access to a port in Sudan on the Red Sea. He connects this development to Russia's broader strategy of expanding its influence in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, where Russia seeks to secure access to resources and establish strategic footholds. He compares this strategy to Russia's involvement in the Syrian civil war, motivated by the desire to secure access to a Mediterranean port. He argues that Russia's actions in Ukraine are also driven by a desire to control warm water ports in the Black Sea, emphasizing the geopolitical significance of these locations.

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NATO's plan to move US troops to Europe in case of war with Russia

🎦 23:01-23:58⏩

Jonathan dismisses a Daily Telegraph report claiming that NATO has created a plan to move US troops to Europe in case of war with Russia as insignificant. He argues that having such a plan is a fundamental aspect of NATO's existence and questions what the alliance has been doing for the past 75 years if it didn't have contingency plans for a potential conflict with Russia.

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NATO general claims Russia needs 2-3 years to rebuild military

🎦 23:58-24:42⏩

Jonathan expresses skepticism over a Norwegian general's claim that NATO has a 2-3 year window to prepare before Russia can rebuild its conventional military capabilities. He believes this assessment is an exaggeration, arguing that Russia's military has suffered significant losses in Ukraine, leaving it severely degraded for the foreseeable future.

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Russian woman arrested for attempting to honor Navalny's birthday

🎦 24:42-25:38⏩

Jonathan shares a video clip of a woman in Russia being arrested for attempting to lay flowers in honor of Alexei Navalny's birthday. He highlights the Russian government's crackdown on any attempts to commemorate the imprisoned opposition leader and criticises the suppression of basic freedoms in Russia.

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Wrap up

🎦 25:38-25:53⏩

Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, asking them to like, subscribe, and share the video. He signs off with his signature "toodle pips."

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