Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"It's taken the US to fall apart, Europe to go, oh my goodness, and have a moment of reckoning and go, well, yeah."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-03:16⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to a new Kremlin news update, the second part for the 8th of November 2024.
- He mentions he will be away for the weekend but still producing content.
- He's also trying to move away from Twitter due to its toxicity and will be using alternative sources like Blue Sky.
- Jonathan discusses a recent drop in subscribers for many Ukraine and US politics channels and considers the possibilities of bots and trolls being responsible or the alternative of users becoming disengaged and overwhelmed with the current political climate.
Zelensky's Speech at the Budapest Summit
🎦 03:17-07:45⏩
- Jonathan analyzes a speech by Zelensky from the summit in Budapest where he expresses anger at the current situation with frozen Russian assets.
- Zelensky points out the discrepancy between frozen Russian assets ($300 billion) and the estimated cost of destruction caused in Ukraine ($800 billion).
- He questions why these funds cannot be used to support Ukraine, buy weapons, and help refugees return and contribute to the economy.
- Zelensky emphasizes that this money is primarily in Europe, urging them to take action instead of relying solely on America.
- Jonathan agrees with Zelensky's points, believing Europe needs to show strong support for Ukraine or risk facing greater consequences later.
Macron's Support for Deep Strikes in Russia
🎦 07:46-11:40⏩
- Jonathan highlights Macron's statement in support of Ukraine's victory plan, which includes deep strikes inside Russia.
- He plays a clip of Macron discussing with Scholz the need to allow Ukraine to neutralise military sites used for attacks on Ukrainian soil.
- Macron acknowledges that Russia's attacks on Ukraine originate from bases within Russia, making it illogical to restrict Ukraine from targeting these sites.
- While supporting strikes on military sites, Macron suggests civilian facilities and other non-attacking military targets should not be hit.
- Jonathan supports Macron's stance but believes Ukraine should be allowed to target all military targets.
- He also acknowledges the concerns of EU leaders about sustaining Ukraine's war effort if Trump cuts US support.
- Jonathan emphasizes that the real issue is not money, as funding for Ukraine seems secure until at least 2025, but rather the availability of military resources, which the US has been primarily providing.
The Cost of Not Supporting Ukraine
🎦 11:41-16:20⏩
- Jonathan discusses a report from the Kiel Institute, a German think tank, that calculated the cost of not supporting Ukraine to be 10 to 20 times greater than providing support.
- The Kiel Institute argues that ending military support would actually prolong the war, leading to greater costs for Europe in the long run.
- They estimate that the average amount of German military support represents only 0.1% of Germany's annual GDP, while ceasing support could cost between 1% to 2% of annual GDP over the next five years.
- Jonathan advocates for increased European assistance to Ukraine, even suggesting the use of frozen Russian assets.
Germany and Military Aid to Ukraine
🎦 16:21-18:21⏩
- Jonathan discusses a conversation between Zelensky and Friedrich Merz, the leader of the German opposition and a potential future chancellor.
- Zelensky reportedly told Merz that Ukraine has enough money until 2026 but needs weapons, particularly long-range weapons without restrictions.
- Merz, who has been pushing for Germany to deliver Taurus missiles, sees this as a good solution that would not significantly increase German debt.
- Jonathan also mentions the claim by former German finance minister Christian Lindner that he was fired by Scholz for proposing to send Taurus missiles instead of 3 billion euros in financial aid.
- This suggests a conflict within the German government over the best way to support Ukraine.
EU and World Bank Support for Ukraine
🎦 18:22-19:17⏩
- The EU Council has extended its military training support program for Ukraine until November 2026, allocating 409 million euros.
- The EU mission will collaborate with NATO to coordinate aid for Ukraine.
- The World Bank will provide Ukraine with a new support package of $750 million to support institutional reforms needed for EU accession.
- Part of this sum will come from the Advance Ukraine Fund, supported by Japan.
- Jonathan sees these developments as positive news, demonstrating ongoing support for Ukraine from the EU and World Bank.
Potential for British Troops in Ukraine as Peacekeepers
🎦 19:18-25:10⏩
- Jonathan reports on a Mail Online headline suggesting British troops could lead a multinational military force in Ukraine under Trump's peace plan.
- The plan involves a demilitarized zone with European forces, including British troops, as peacekeepers, but no US involvement.
- Trump reportedly believes he can broker a deal to end the conflict and has criticized the US's financial commitment to Ukraine, citing an incorrect figure of $175 billion.
- Senior UK security sources have expressed anger at Trump's proposal, viewing it as favoring Russia and condemning Ukraine to territorial division.
- Putin has seized on the potential vulnerability of NATO under a Trump presidency, mocking the organisation's reliance on the US.
- Jonathan clarifies that the US's high defense spending is not a result of being forced to compensate for other nations' lower spending, as Trump suggests.
- He argues that the US's military-industrial complex is deeply ingrained in their economy and withdrawing from European security would have significant economic and social consequences for the US.
Biden Administration's Efforts to Secure Aid for Ukraine
🎦 25:11-27:38⏩
- The Biden administration is working to send all congressionally approved drawdown authority to Ukraine before the end of Biden's term.
- They are also trying to operationalize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine in a way that Trump cannot undo.
- Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon spokesperson, expressed confidence that the US would keep its commitments, stating there are enough stockpiles to ship $6 billion worth of equipment to Kyiv before January 20th.
- Jonathan believes this is a positive step and encourages the administration to expedite the process.
- He also acknowledges criticism of Jake Sullivan, Biden's National Security Advisor, for his anti-escalation stance.
- However, Jonathan speculates that the Biden administration's actions might be hindered by concerns about escalation, while the Trump administration, despite having questionable motives, might end up providing more substantial support due to Trump's ego.
US Response to North Korea's Military Deployments
🎦 27:39-32:38⏩
- The US is organizing a coordinated response with over 50 partner nations regarding North Korea's military deployments near Ukraine, according to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
- Jonathan welcomes this development but questions how strong the response will actually be.
- He believes a robust response is needed, and that red lines should have been established earlier to deter North Korea's involvement in the conflict.
- While the coordinated response is a positive step, Jonathan views it as potentially too late given North Korea's existing involvement.
- He discusses a comment suggesting France should provide air support for Ukraine, shooting down cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones over Lviv to free up Ukrainian capabilities.
- Jonathan agrees with this proposal, highlighting the need for practical action beyond just talking about the issue.
- France has already delivered Delaire reconnaissance drones to Ukraine, a contribution that Jonathan sees as positive.
Ukrainian Innovation in Drone Technology
🎦 32:39-34:28⏩
- Ukrainian company 3D Tech is preparing to deliver a batch of FPV drones controlled by fiber optic cable to the Ukrainian military.
- These drones are immune to radio electronic interference, making them highly effective on the battlefield.
- Jonathan believes these drones, likely 3D printed, are similar to ones used effectively by the Russians.
- He explains the advantage of these drones, highlighting their ability to operate inside buildings and other areas where conventional drones might lose signal or be susceptible to jamming.
- Jonathan reiterates the importance of exploiting technological advantages in warfare and believes the opposing side will inevitably catch up and adapt.
Estonian Air Defence Missiles for Ukraine
🎦 34:29-36:14⏩
- Estonian company Frankenberg Technology will deliver air defence missiles to Ukraine by the end of 2024.
- The missiles are designed to counter drones and hit targets up to two kilometers high.
- Frankenberg Technology CEO Kusti Salom emphasized their goal of winning the war with low-cost anti-drone missiles.
- Jonathan emphasizes the need for cost-effective solutions to counter inexpensive drones, highlighting the financial burden of using expensive missiles like the NASAMS against them.
- He cites the use of Gepards and Skynet systems as examples of attempts to use lower-cost solutions for countering drones.
Wrap up
🎦 36:15-37:08⏩
- Jonathan thanks his viewers for their support.
- He mentions he will likely be back tomorrow with more updates.
- He encourages viewers to check out his article, "The Triumph of the Fields," on OnlySky, which discusses the US election.
🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
Is the $6 billion in drawdown authority mentioned all drawdown or does it include USAI funding?
Is there a mistake in the name Klochka?
I was unable to find any information about Estonian company Frankenberg Technology and their anti-drone missiles. Can you verify if this is accurate?
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
TASK 1: Extract the Title, Date, and Part from the Youtube video title:
Title: Remove the date and part from the Youtube title.
Date: Convert the YYYYMMDD format to DD/MM/YYYY.
Part: Identify the letter after the date.
TASK 2: Divide the transcript into topics:
Start with "Hello Team" for the introduction.
Use specific and quantified topic titles.
End with "Wrap up" for the closing remarks.
TASK 3: Determine the timestamps for each topic:
Find the timestamps immediately before and after the topic.
Use the format MM:SS or HH:MM:SS.
TASK 4: Summarize each topic:
Provide context and key points in bullet points or numbered lists.
Include Jonathan's opinions and insights.
Correct any mistakes in the transcript.
TASK 5: Select a significant quote from the video:
Choose a quote that is concise and meaningful.
Correct any errors in the quote.
TASK 6: Identify any queries or areas of confusion.
