Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News
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"This is a really overt connection of Russian oligarchs to the functioning of Putin and the Kremlin. It connects money directly from these people to the Kremlin."
Hello Team!
Jonathan apologises for being a bit delayed with this video as he got sidetracked watching Taskmaster, a favourite show of his. This is the second part of the Ukraine War News Update for 15th November 2023.
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EU provides additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine
- The EU is providing an additional $118 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and €10 million to support Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.
- The EU Commissioner said the EU can produce 1 million artillery shells per year for Ukraine with enough effort from member states, despite concerns they may miss the March 2024 deadline.
Ukraine to receive Leopard tanks and other military vehicles
- Ukraine is to receive 25 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks next year from Rheinmetall, as part of an agreement that also includes recovery vehicles and training tanks.
- Rheinmetall has already supplied Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles and is preparing to deliver more, along with Leopard 2A4 tanks on behalf of the Dutch and Danish governments.
- Slovakia will finance the production of two Božena 4 mine clearance vehicles for Ukraine.
Geopolitical developments
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in the US for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit and will meet with President Biden. American officials believe China's economic slowdown has bought some time regarding the Taiwan situation.
- The US House of Representatives adopted a two-month government funding budget without aid for Ukraine and Israel to avoid a shutdown, which irritates Jonathan. He feels some colleagues like Mike Johnson are endangering Ukraine by delaying aid decisions.
UK underwrites insurance for ships carrying Ukrainian grain
- After a ship was hit in Odesa, war risk insurance costs increased significantly which could inhibit grain exports from Ukraine.
- The UK is in a unique position with its maritime insurance industry and has agreed to underwrite some of the costs so that grain trade can continue. This is hugely important for Ukraine's income and global food supplies.
- The US and World Bank are also providing insurance coverage for grain shipments.
Russian oil revenues and sanctions
- Denmark may be tasked with inspecting Russian oil tankers passing through its waters to enforce the $60/barrel price cap, as part of new EU plans.
- The International Energy Agency reports that Russian oil export revenues dropped in October, partly due to Western sanctions and lower global demand.
- Newly leaked documents from Cyprus reveal secrets about Russian oligarchs and their ties to Putin, including a $40 million deal linking Roman Abramovich to Putin's inner circle. Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK and EU but not the US.
Other news
- Elon Musk is slated to speak at a Russian AI conference about a new ChatGPT competitor.
- A blockade by Polish truckers at the Poland-Ukraine border is causing major delays, with 3000 trucks blocked. This could affect military aid and trade and needs to be resolved quickly.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and reminds them to like, subscribe and share the video.
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