Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Scholz Reveals UK and France Have Forces in Ukraine
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"as far as the security of Europe goes, he is the wrong man in the wrong job at the wrong time"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:31⏩
Jonathan introduces the video, highlighting a significant news piece that exposes fractures within Europe and explains recent rhetoric between France and Germany.
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Macron's Push for Stronger Action in Ukraine
🎦 00:31-01:29⏩
Jonathan recaps a recent meeting convened by Macron with 20 European leaders, where the French President advocated for escalating actions in Ukraine, including potentially deploying Western boots on the ground. This push was met with resistance from Germany, particularly regarding the provision of Taurus missiles. Scholz's justification for withholding these missiles, arguing it would necessitate German personnel in Ukraine, raised eyebrows due to the existing presence of UK and French forces assisting with similar systems.
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Scholz Claims UK & French Personnel Program Missiles in Ukraine
🎦 01:29-02:05⏩
Jonathan focuses on Scholz's statement revealing that British soldiers are supporting Ukraine in launching long-range Storm Shadow missiles. This revelation was seen as a deliberate attempt to deflect from Germany's reluctance to provide Taurus missiles while also endangering UK personnel by explicitly acknowledging their presence in Ukraine.
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Backlash Against Scholz's Revelation
🎦 02:05-03:37⏩
Jonathan details the backlash following Scholz's statement. Tobias Ellwood, the former chairman of the Commons Defence Committee, labelled it a "flagrant abuse of intelligence." Despite Germany providing substantial aid to Ukraine, exceeding UK contributions, the focus remains on the Taurus missiles. Jonathan acknowledges the potential for this controversy to fuel divisions between the countries and undermine the unified support for Ukraine. He also observes that the revelation could stem from underlying tensions between France and Germany, with France potentially feeling betrayed by being dragged into the spotlight.
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Scholz's Mistrust of Ukraine
🎦 03:37-08:33⏩
Jonathan delves into analysis suggesting that Scholz's reluctance to supply Taurus missiles stems from a deep mistrust of Ukraine potentially using them against politically sensitive targets in Russia, thus escalating the conflict. Experts propose pre-programming the missiles to prevent such attacks, similar to the geo-blocking software implemented by the US on HIMARS systems.
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Analysis and Implications
🎦 08:33-13:34⏩
Jonathan summarises the situation, highlighting the UK and France's annoyance with Scholz's intelligence blunder. He expresses concern over the potential damage to Germany's reputation and the perception that they are not fulfilling their role in supporting Ukraine. Jonathan emphasises that Germany's substantial aid should not be disregarded amid this controversy, hoping for a resolution where Germany provides Taurus missiles to bolster Ukraine's position. He acknowledges the presence of special forces in Ukraine and speculates about other forms of discreet support provided to the country.
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Channel Update and Thanks to Chris Jones
🎦 13:34-16:28⏩
Jonathan thanks Chris Jones of Clockwork Design and New Media for designing ATP Geopolitics T-shirts and patches. He showcases the designs and expresses excitement about making them available on Redbubble. Jonathan encourages viewers to check out Chris Jones's work for their design needs.
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Wrap up
🎦 16:28-16:32⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers, reminding them to stay informed, before signing off. He plans to work on his mapping update next.
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