Ukraine War Update NEWS (20231227b): Military Aid & Geopolitical News, TVP Analysis

Jonathan provides an update on the Ukraine war news for December 27, 2023. He apologizes for the delay due to eating and feeling bad about it while discussing serious matters.

The speaker expresses the emotional burden of discussing war crimes and its impact on personal happiness. He highlights evidence of Russian war crimes captured on camera, emphasizing the gravity and repetition of these acts.

EU's 20 Billion Euro Backup Aid Package The EU is working on a 20 billion Euro backup aid package for Ukraine, as Hungary has blocked the previous 50 billion Euro aid package. Japan delivered Mitsubishi vehicles to Ukrainian forces, and China provided desert cross vehicles to the military.

Aid from United Arab Emirates and Germany Ukraine received ambulance evacuation vehicles from the UAE, along with fire and rescue vehicles from German cities of Leipzig and Berlin. France handed over a second ship to Ukraine for grain export.

Military Support: Germany, Sweden, Australia Germany approved record arms deliveries worth 11.7 billion EUR in 2023; one-third earmarked for Ukraine. Sweden plans to scale up ammunition production for its armed forces while supporting supplies to Ukraine. Australian contribution includes military aid valued at $910 million AUD.

Russian Equipment Imports and Drone Development 'Super KAM' family drone development by Russia; import of hunting rifle scopes worth $174 million by Russia reported.'

Geopolitical Tensions and Weapon Trade German politician advises Ukraine to make peace with Russia, South Korea restricts trade with Russia, Turkey approves Sweden's NATO bid, and EU accession process for Ukraine may take 6-11 years. Massive protests against Serbian government continue as Kremlin fears spill over into Russia.

Global Strategic Choke Points in 2024 Panama Canal partially restricted; Indo-Pacific region including the Strait of Taiwan and Strait of Malacca becoming hotspots; prevalence of drones causing asymmetrical warfare affecting global economy by disrupting international trade routes.