Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News
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"Honestly, I think Ronald Reagan would turn over in his grave if he saw we were not going to help Ukraine." - Mitch McConnell
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Jonathan provides an update on the Ukraine War, focusing on military aid and geopolitical news. He mentions that this is the second part of the update for November 12th, 2023.
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Military Aid
- The Bandvagn 206, a Swedish all-terrain vehicle, is well-suited for muddy, swampy, and snowy conditions in Ukraine. Many of these vehicles have been provided by Germany and Nordic states.
- Germany will increase its military aid budget to Ukraine from €4 billion to €8 billion in 2024, according to Bloomberg. This will make Germany the second-largest contributor of military aid to Ukraine in real terms.
- The proposed U.S. funding bill excludes additional Ukraine aid, which the White House has slammed as a threat to national security.
Geopolitical News
- Microsoft says Russia is actively spreading disinformation about the Middle East, according to Brad Smith, Microsoft's vice chair and president.
- In a rally, former U.S. President Donald Trump praised leaders like China's Xi Jinping and Hungary's Viktor Orban, expressing concern over the perception of their power. Jonathan notes the potential geopolitical ramifications if Trump were to win the 2024 presidential election.
- Ukraine has adopted its 2024 budget amid challenges, with 50% of expenditures and 95% of revenues allocated for defense against Russian aggression. The country relies on EU and US grants to cover the other half of the costs.
- Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasises the importance of continued Western support for Ukraine to prevent further Russian aggression.
- Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili states that Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova will become EU members at the same time, forming a trio. Jonathan sees this as a wise political move to gain support and safety in numbers against Kremlin influence.
Wrap up
Jonathan apologises for the fragmented nature of the update due to his personal commitments. He hopes to provide a frontline update and an extra video later, if possible. He thanks the viewers and signs off.
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