Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Yes to Storm Shadow/SCALP EGs! No to Storm Shad...!
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"It's like this completely ridiculous situation. But anyway, and then the Russians take up those red lines as if they set them down. So, oh, that's escalatory, even though we were the ones that laid them."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:17⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the channel and the Ukraine War breaking news update for 18th November 2024. He flags that the subject of today's breaking news update is somewhat confusing as there are a number of conflicting stories coming out.
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Storm Shadow Missiles: Conflicting Reports over Use in Russia
🎦 00:17-04:51⏩
Jonathan highlights conflicting reports about whether Ukraine is allowed to use UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets within Russia.
- The Sun newspaper reports that the Biden administration is blocking Ukraine's use of Storm Shadows for strikes inside Russia.
- Conversely, RBC Ukraine, citing Le Figaro, reports that the UK and France have authorized Ukraine to use Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles deep inside Russian territory, but only for attacks in the Kursk region.
- Adding to the confusion, UK Defence Secretary John Healey refuses to comment on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles, citing operational security. However, Sky News reports that Healey will hold talks with his US and Ukrainian counterparts tonight, suggesting a possible shift in policy.
- Jonathan notes that both Healey and PM Rishi Sunak have adopted a similar stance, refusing to confirm or deny the use of Storm Shadows, which Jonathan believes is the right approach.
- He criticises the excessive transparency surrounding aid and military operations in Ukraine, arguing that it benefits Russia. He advocates for greater strategic ambiguity to keep Russia guessing.
Italy Reiterates Stance on Use of SCALP Missiles
🎦 06:11-07:45⏩
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reiterates Italy's position that weapons supplied to Ukraine, including SCALP missiles, can only be used within Ukrainian territory.
- Jonathan provides context about Italy's somewhat ambiguous stance on supporting Ukraine due to its coalition government, where two-thirds of its members effectively support Russia.
- Despite this, he acknowledges that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been supportive of Ukraine, leading to a complex situation.
Jonathan's Analysis: Storm Shadow Approval Likely
🎦 07:45-08:29⏩
- Jonathan expresses his view that despite the confusing reports, it seems likely that Ukraine will eventually be allowed to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia.
- He criticises the West's reluctance to challenge Russia's self-proclaimed red lines, which he believes are designed to intimidate and deter further support for Ukraine.
- He argues that Russia did not establish these red lines; rather, the West imposed them on themselves and allowed Russia to exploit them.
Wrap up
🎦 08:29-08:44⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching, encourages them to share any further information in the comments, and signs off.
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Create a topic title for Jonathan's introduction and welcome - Hello Team (Topic ID 1)
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