Ukraine War Update NEWS: Mil aid News & Geopolitics
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"When you look at someone like Putin, he's an autocratic dictator robot and moral monster. Would you ever see him meet another world leader like this? I don't think you would."
Hello Team!
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of his Ukraine War News Update for 22 September 2023, focusing on military aid news and geopolitics.
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Military Aid
- Germany is providing additional military aid to Ukraine, including satellite communications terminals, trucks, semi-trailers, and mine clearing equipment.
- German Defence Minister Pistorius stated that Germany is not refusing to deliver cruise missiles to Ukraine, but no firm details were provided.
- The US is sending a $325 million military aid package to Ukraine, including ammunition for HIMARS, air defence systems, anti-tank weapons, and cluster munitions.
- Ukrainian army is testing the Ironclad unmanned combat robot in live operations.
- Russian Wagner PMC units have reportedly been redeployed to the Kherson region.
- Abrams tanks are scheduled to be delivered to Ukraine in the coming days and weeks, with rumours of more than the promised 31 tanks being provided.
Financial Aid
- Ukraine received a $1.25 billion grant from the US through the World Bank to support social and humanitarian expenditures.
- Ukraine agreed with the US on joint production of weapons, particularly air defence systems.
- Republican Party leaders in the US Congress are considering cutting $300 million in Ukraine aid from defence bills to satisfy hardliners.
Geopolitics
- President Zelensky visited Washington and met with President Biden, winning generally favourable comments on the next round of US aid.
- Zelensky emphasised the importance of US propaganda in countering Russian propaganda aimed at weakening support for Ukraine.
- French Minister of Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna called out Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's speech at the UN Security Council as being "full of lies".
- Five individuals are being charged in the UK with spying for Russia, highlighting Russia's ongoing espionage activities abroad.
- The first ship with Ukrainian grain arrived in Turkey through a temporary corridor, with three more bulk carriers approaching Odessa, indicating the effectiveness of Ukraine's deterrence measures.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for their support and encourages them to like, subscribe, and share the video. He apologises for the length of the video, despite intending for it to be shorter.
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