Ukraine War Update NEWS: Breaking News - NATO & Tsokov
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"This is really significant, and it just shows more issues with Russian command and control, as in this will present a huge problem. If your 2IC in charge of a large military grouping is killed, that's going to hurt, right?"
Hello Team!
Jonathan provides a breaking news update on the NATO conference in Vilnius and the reported death of Russian Lieutenant General Oleg Yuriyovich Tsokov in a Ukrainian strike on Berdyansk. Tsokov was the deputy commander of the Southern Military District, making him the highest-ranking Russian officer killed in Ukraine so far.
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Zelensky's Comments on NATO Membership
- President Zelensky said it would be "absurd" if Ukraine was not invited to become a NATO member and that uncertainty over membership motivates Russia to continue its terror
- He emphasized that the wording being discussed is about invitation to become a member, not about actual membership
- Zelensky believes there seems to be no readiness to invite Ukraine or make it a member, leaving a window open to bargain Ukraine's membership in negotiations with Russia
- Jonathan sees validity in Zelensky's perspective that any sign of weakness from NATO will be capitalized on by Russia
NATO Summit Discussions
- The US agreed with the wording proposed in the NATO summit decision regarding Ukraine
- NATO Secretary General said allies plan to send a signal of support to Ukraine for as long as necessary and agree on a positive signal about Ukraine's prospects of joining
- Polish leader Duda noted Ukraine's strong, experienced army but admitting them now would demand invoking Article 5, a concern shared by many countries
- Podoliak, Zelensky's advisor, said Ukraine will receive a NATO invite next year if not in Vilnius, expressing confidence Russia will cease to exist as a country that can wage wars by then
Petr Pavel's Comments on Ukraine's Window of Opportunity
- Petr Pavel, president of Czechia and big supporter of Ukraine, surprisingly said the window for Ukraine to achieve results on the front will close by year-end
- He connected this with upcoming US elections and potential decrease in Kiev's support, which Jonathan agrees is a growing concern
- However, Jonathan disagrees with stating this publicly as it puts unnecessary pressure on Ukraine's counter-offensive in a way that could affect soldiers' lives
Military Aid Commitments to Ukraine
- Norway quadrupled its military aid to Ukraine this year to nearly $1 billion
- Germany is providing a €600-700 million package including Patriot launchers, Leopard tanks, IFVs, artillery shells, engineering vehicles, drones and anti-drone systems
- France is delivering Scalp cruise missiles with 300km range, equivalent to Storm Shadow missiles that Ukraine has used successfully
- In total, Ukraine has fired 40-50 Storm Shadow missiles so far
Wrap Up
Jonathan expects more announcements on aid as the NATO summit progresses, but notes there is still much to be discussed regarding Ukraine's accession to NATO. He hopes the update was useful to viewers.
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