Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"We need to understand that and that should inform whether Ukraine should accept these negotiations. Now, the flip side is that Ukraine, I don't think they're suffering so much in terms of equipment, but they are suffering with manpower."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:10⏩
Jonathan introduces the video, stating it is the second part of the Ukraine War News Update for 21st December 2024, focusing on military aid.
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Norway commits £186 million to the International Fund for Ukraine
🎦 00:10-00:54⏩
Tim White reports that Norway has contributed £186 million to the International Fund for Ukraine, coordinated by the UK. Norway has significantly increased its support for Ukraine, leveraging its National Wealth Fund, which has benefited from increased oil prices due to the war. The opposition party in Norway has pressured the government to allocate more funds to Ukraine, resulting in a substantial increase in aid for the coming year.
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Poland allocates $600,000 for mine clearance in Ukraine
🎦 00:54-01:32⏩
Poland has allocated $600,000 to support Ukraine's mine clearance efforts. Approximately 144,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory are polluted by mines and explosive remnants of war. Jonathan notes that demining efforts will likely take decades to complete.
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Netherlands pledges significant military aid to Ukraine in 2025
🎦 01:32-02:06⏩
The Netherlands has pledged to provide significant military aid to Ukraine in 2025, including advanced air defence systems, tanks, and artillery. Jonathan suggests this aid will likely come from purchases made on behalf of Ukraine rather than from existing Dutch stocks.
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Deployment of over 5,000 top-secret US Phoenix Ghost drones in Ukraine
🎦 02:06-02:59⏩
Ukraine has received more than 5,000 Phoenix Ghost drones from the USA, but there is little information available about these drones. Their use on the battlefield has not been confirmed, indicating a high level of secrecy surrounding their deployment.
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French drone manufacturer Parrot collaborates with Ukrainian units
🎦 02:59-03:35⏩
Henri Seydoux, father of actress Léa Seydoux, and the head of drone manufacturer Parrot, has been meeting directly with Ukrainian units to gather feedback on their drones. This collaboration allows for the adaptation and improvement of drones based on operational needs, similar to the efforts by Wild Hornet drones.
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Ukrainian drone operated by fiber optic cable to counter jamming
🎦 03:35-04:28⏩
A report highlights a Ukrainian heavy drone operated by fibre optic cable, making it immune to electronic warfare jamming. This follows earlier reports by Jonathan of a similar tactic used by the Russians.
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German Defence Minister calls for increased defence spending
🎦 04:28-05:04⏩
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius advocates for a reform of the debt break to increase funding for military defence. This would allow Germany to spend more on its own defence as well as support Ukraine.
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Volkswagen considers selling a plant to an arms manufacturer
🎦 05:04-06:03⏩
Volkswagen is considering selling its Osnabrück facility to an arms manufacturer as part of its plan to reduce German-based production. Jonathan suggests this could be a beneficial move for defence manufacturers like Rheinmetall, indicating a potential shift in Germany from the automotive industry to the defence industry.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz angered by Polish President Duda's proposal
🎦 06:03-06:53⏩
Polish President Andrzej Duda (of the Law and Justice Party) called for the confiscation and use of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. According to the Financial Times, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was furious over Duda's proposal, revealing a difference of opinion on how to handle these assets.
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Ukrainian Navy patrols Black Sea and explores acquisition of Danish patrol vessels
🎦 06:53-07:57⏩
Rare footage shows Ukrainian Navy Gyrza M-class gunboats patrolling the Black Sea, primarily serving in an anti-drone air defence role. The Ukrainian Navy is also considering acquiring five new Danish-made multi-purpose patrol vessels. Jonathan discusses the impact of the Montreux Convention, which restricts the movement of warships through the Bosphorus Straits during wartime, limiting naval support to Ukraine.
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German troops to be deployed to Ukraine only after peace or ceasefire
🎦 07:57-08:41⏩
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius states that German soldiers will not be deployed to Ukraine as long as the war with Russia continues. Deployment will only be considered after a peace agreement or ceasefire.
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Kursk region governor states Russia will not fully cover the cost of rebuilding
🎦 08:41-10:27⏩
The acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexander Kinstein, explains that the Russian state will not cover 100% of the costs to rebuild destroyed infrastructure. He cites the ongoing "special military operation" (SMO) and the high cost of shells as reasons. Jonathan expresses his incredulity, highlighting the irony that the state caused the destruction but refuses to fully compensate for it.
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Russian assault column uses civilian vehicles in attack
🎦 10:27-12:20⏩
A Russian assault column, consisting entirely of light civilian armoured vehicles and flying the USSR flag, attacked Ukrainian positions on the Pokrovsk front. The attack was repelled, with special attention given to the vehicle with the USSR flag. Jonathan emphasises that these civilian vehicles should be considered combat asset losses, indicating Russia's dire equipment situation.
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Jonathan's analysis on the implications of Russia's equipment shortages
🎦 12:20-14:19⏩
Jonathan discusses the implications of Russia's use of civilian vehicles in combat, suggesting that Russia is in a more serious dilemma than many analysts admit. He argues that a forced ceasefire would benefit Russia by allowing them to retool, and that the current situation indicates Russia's desperate need for equipment. He uses the example of a recent attack using civilian vehicles to illustrate this point.
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Ukraine's manpower challenges and potential solutions
🎦 14:19-16:47⏩
Jonathan addresses Ukraine's manpower challenges, highlighting the demographic issues and the difficulty in mobilizing more troops. He suggests that deploying Western troops to the west of Ukraine could free up Ukrainian soldiers for the front lines. However, he acknowledges the complex decisions and lack of clear solutions, noting that both sides are currently facing significant difficulties. He references comments made by Boris Pistorius about not deploying troops to Ukraine.
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Wrap up
🎦 16:47-18:27⏩
Jonathan concludes the video by thanking viewers and encouraging them to subscribe, like, and share. He also provides an update on the fundraising for trucks to Ukraine, noting that they are close to reaching their third goal of 40,000 euros, having raised 35,704 euros so far. He thanks his supporters for their contributions.
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