Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitical News
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"If nations work on these individual kind of human behavioural trends, then nations will justifiably look at things like the annexation of Crimea and say, 'Well, we're not really going to get caught if we do this because, look, Russia didn't really get caught. They didn't... No one did anything about it. They got away with it, so we can get away with it.'"
Hello Team!
- Jonathan recommends checking out the Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha, who he discovered via a viewer suggestion. He was impressed by their unique and original folk music style.
Russian Disinformation Campaigns
- Researchers have tracked increased activity by a Russian-linked influence operation called "Doppelganger" that spreads disinformation in the US, Germany and Ukraine through social media accounts and fake websites
- The campaign aims to exploit societal divisions in the US ahead of the 2024 election, raise doubts about Ukraine's ability to win the war, and share fake narratives of Germany's decline due to support for Ukraine
- Jonathan believes Putin is one of the most effective politicians in living memory in terms of his global influence and ability to exploit divisions
US Charges Against Russian Soldiers
- The US Justice Department has filed charges against four Russian soldiers for war crimes against an American citizen in Ukraine
- The victim was held for 10 days, stripped naked, beaten and subjected to a mock execution
- Attorney General Merrick Garland said it is the first time charges have been filed under the US war crimes statute against Russian military personnel
G7 Sanctions on Russia
- G7 countries have agreed to ban the direct import of Russian diamonds starting in January 2023 to reduce Russia's revenue
- In the first year of sanctions, the EU ban on Russian oil and G7 price cap cost Russia an estimated $34 billion in lost export revenue
- However, the effectiveness of the price cap has declined as Russia has been able to sell above the cap price and increase exports to non-sanctioning countries
- 62% of Russian crude was transported by "shadow tankers" not subject to the price cap in October
- The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has called for the EU to adopt stronger enforcement measures in a 12th sanctions package
Other Geopolitical Developments
- Italy has formally exited China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, becoming the only G7 nation to do so. The initiative involves Chinese investment in over 150 countries.
- Venezuela is attempting to annex a resource-rich region of Guyana, drawing comparisons to Russia's annexation of Crimea. Jonathan argues this demonstrates how lack of consequences for annexation incentivizes other countries to do the same.
Wrap up
- Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to like, subscribe and share the video
- He reiterates his recommendation to check out the band DakhaBrakha
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