Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Revisiting Manafort, Sanctions, Defences, & Heli Airstips
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"Imagine being so in Britain we say working for queen and country or king and country now and the idea is like who am I fighting in the armed forces for what am I doing all this spy work for it's for the idea of what my country is and for my queen or my king right that's kind of like the thing. But if you're American Secret Service or American FBI or American Intelligence Services, right, and you are doing all this thing, you're doing it for the love of your country and to some degree for your number one dude, for your president. And at Helsinki, at that famous press conference, you know, which is here, we had Trump put Putin over and above his own intelligence services."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as an Ukraine War Update Extra providing additional insights and analysis to help viewers gain a deeper understanding of the war. He mentions he will discuss some politics which may annoy some viewers but he believes it is important to cover.
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Ukrainian Mi-8 and Mi-24 Gunship Operations
- Video footage shows Ukrainian Mi-8 and Mi-24 gunships operating from forward airstrips in eastern Ukraine
- The airstrips are basic, consisting of just a field where helicopters can land and be rearmed and refuelled from trucks
- This demonstrates the flexibility of helicopter operations, not requiring a fixed airbase to function, at least in the short-term
Russia's Echelon Defence System in Ukraine
- Russia has constructed an extensive, layered defence system in occupied Ukraine, particularly in the south
- These defences consist of multiple lines of dragon's teeth (anti-tank obstacles), trenches, minefields, and revetments for armoured vehicles
- While these defences can be overcome, they pose a significant challenge to attacking forces by slowing their advance and forcing them to deal with each obstacle while under fire
- Breaching these defences, even at a single point, will be difficult but a valuable case study if achieved
Lack of Enforcement of Ukraine-Related Sanctions on Russia Post-2014
- A Politico investigation found the US, under both the Obama and Trump administrations, did not prioritize enforcement of sanctions imposed on Russia after its 2014 invasion of Crimea
- This was due to factors like investigations taking time, lack of cooperation from allies, and it not being a top focus for the presidents
- Critics argue the US and West were too lenient on Russia for too long, and should have imposed tougher penalties faster
- Under Biden, the Justice Department has increased enforcement, but of sanctions mostly imposed before 2022
Paul Manafort's Connections to Pro-Russian Entities
- Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, had extensive connections to pro-Russian politicians and oligarchs in Ukraine and Russia
- He received millions of dollars from a pro-Russian political party in Ukraine and a Russian oligarch
- Manafort offered to provide briefings on the 2016 campaign to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska
- He met with Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian intelligence officer, and discussed a Ukraine peace plan that would favour Russia
- The Senate Intelligence Committee concluded Manafort's connections were a "grave counterintelligence threat"
- Manafort was convicted of tax and bank fraud charges related to his Ukraine work
Trump's Interactions with Putin
- At a 2018 press conference in Helsinki with Putin, Trump appeared to accept Putin's denials of election interference over the conclusions of US intelligence agencies
- Trump called an offer by Putin to have Russian investigators question indicted Russian agents an "incredible offer"
- Jonathan expresses disbelief and anger that a US president would say such a thing, wondering if Trump was compromised or simply appeasing Putin
- He notes these incidents should be re-examined with the greater knowledge we now have of the geopolitical situation and players involved
Wrap up
Jonathan acknowledges his views may anger some viewers but encourages respectful discussion and debate using facts. He appreciates the support for his channel and will update his membership thanks in the coming days.
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Ukrainian helicopter operations and forward airstrips
Russian echelon defences in Ukraine
Lack of enforcement of sanctions on Russia by US after 2014 invasion of Crimea
Paul Manafort's connections to pro-Russian entities in Ukraine and Russia
Trump's interactions with Putin, especially at the Helsinki summit
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