Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News
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"If you're going to condone that I don't think I want you hanging out my place but we'll talk about that later"
Hello Team!
Jonathan apologises for getting emotional in the previous video about the horrific Russian attacks on Kharkiv and a hospital in Kherson. He believes it is justified to be angry about such horrors. He shares a despicable Telegram post from a pro-Russian channel celebrating the death of a 10-year-old boy in Kharkiv, saying he is now in hell. Jonathan plans to have a philosophical discussion about freedom of speech and whether we should welcome people with such views.
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Military Aid
- Spain will deliver 6 more MIM-23 Hawk air defence launchers to Ukraine. These old but updated systems could act as a good stopgap if deployed widely.
- Germany has no plans to send Taurus missiles, possibly due to range concerns, but will send another Patriot air defence system which is very significant.
- Italy is preparing its 8th military aid package and working out the details.
- This year, the UK will train 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers including pilots and provide £500 million in humanitarian winter support.
- Sweden announced a €143 million aid package focused on ammunition, vehicle parts and infantry equipment. They are also checking if Gripen fighters can be sent.
- Lithuania will allocate €340 million to help Ukraine in 2024, showing sustained support.
- Japan will help restore Ukraine's agriculture through a joint working group.
Geopolitics
- Ukraine suspended its WTO complaint against Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over agricultural imports as a solution is expected soon.
- At a European summit, Zelensky held meetings with leaders of France, Armenia, Slovakia, Hungary and the King of Spain to discuss support for Ukraine. A frosty encounter with Hungary's Orban was noted.
- Ukrainian hackers admitted to conducting DDoS attacks that paralysed Russia's major airports recently.
- More European countries including Estonia will refuse to play against Russia in any international sports matches. FIFA seems to want Russia back involved.
- The US is exploring using State Department grants to bypass Congressional delays in approving Ukraine funding due to political chaos.
- Putin threatened that without Western military aid, Ukraine would only survive for a week, prompting criticism of politicians voting against support.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and supporting the channel. He signs off with his customary "toodlepips".
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