Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitical News
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"This is not about connecting what, in this case, what Harry wants, but what the Republicans want to Ukraine, because these are two unconnected things. There should be an argument over the immigration and border issues. And there should be aid to Ukraine. Ukraine needs that aid now. And it needs that aid now for the benefit of the entire world."
Military Aid
- South Korea is the largest supplier of shells to Ukraine after the US, delivering more than the entire EU in 41 days according to the Washington Post, though the exact figures are unclear
- Germany may transfer new RCH-155mm self-propelled artillery to Ukraine as early as next year
- The US has over 6,000 M1 Abrams tanks, with 2,600 operational and 3,400 in storage, but has only given Ukraine 31 so far
- Belgium confirmed intentions to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025
- The Netherlands announced €8 million in aid to help stabilize Ukraine's liberated territories
- The UK Foreign Secretary committed to maintaining military funding for Ukraine at current or higher levels next year, and announced a £46 million humanitarian aid package
US Congress and Ukraine Aid
- Republicans are demanding immigration reform and border security measures from Democrats in exchange for approving Ukraine aid
- Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham, previously strong supporters of Ukraine, have switched positions
- Jonathan argues the border issue is a separate domestic concern that should not be tied to critical aid for Ukraine
- He provides an analogy demonstrating the Republicans are essentially holding Ukraine aid hostage and blaming Democrats for the impasse
- A letter from Rep. Mike Johnson shows Republicans are willing to approve aid for Israel and Taiwan, but are placing additional conditions solely on Ukraine assistance
- The Ukraine aid package proposed by the Biden administration for 2024 is 33% less than 2023
- Jonathan sees the Republican tactics as incredibly dangerous, irresponsible and playing into Putin's hands
Geopolitical Developments
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov appeared on Fox News to present Ukraine's perspective as Ukrainian officials visit the US
- An article outlines the global security risks if Ukraine falls to Russia, including threats to Eastern Europe, Taiwan, and America's credibility
- Putin is making a rare trip to the UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and spread Russian influence
- Russia and Iran agreed to jointly combat Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine
- Finnish intelligence confirmed Russia planned to interfere with Finland and Sweden's NATO accession by inciting anti-Islamic demonstrations in those countries to anger Turkey
- Senator Tuberville agreed to release holds on US military promotions except for top positions
Wrap up
Jonathan expresses his frustration with the political machinations in the US Congress over Ukraine aid. He believes it is incredibly dangerous and irresponsible for the Republicans to tie the critical assistance to unrelated domestic issues like immigration. In his view, they are playing directly into Putin's hands as the Russian leader seeks to sow division among Western allies. He urges the politicians to responsibly address Ukraine's urgent needs for the benefit of global security.
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