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Ukraine War Update NEWS: Geopolitical News - Moldova, Tariffs, NATO, & EU

News🔷Geopolitics Thursday, 3rd April 2025, 13:35
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Topic IDTopic TitleTimestamp
1Hello Team00:00-00:27
2Russia accused of spending $220m to rig Moldovan election00:27-00:54
3Hungary withdraws from ICC following Netanyahu visit00:54-01:42
4Polish presidential race: Anti-Ukraine candidate drops to third place01:43-03:14
5Sweden allocates €9m to modernise 64,000 bunkers03:15-03:41
6Major rare earth metal deposit discovered in Kazakhstan03:41-04:45
7Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Ukraine faces 10%, Russia excluded04:45-05:56
8Trump's trade policies compared to 19th century; reaction and "Doris" analogy05:56-07:42
9Trump advisor defends tariffs, claims deficit countries have advantage07:43-08:24
10Theory suggests Trump's tariffs formula derived from AI (ChatGPT)08:24-11:11
11Tariff anomalies: French territories Martinique/Guadeloupe (10%), Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (99%)11:12-12:56
12UK gets 10% tariff: Potential division between UK and EU12:56-14:25
13Australia's 10% tariff; US leverage attempts via drug pricing (PBS/NICE); critique of corporate influence on US policy14:25-17:42
14Ukraine's 10% tariff labelled "difficult but not critical"; highlights US trade surplus hypocrisy17:42-19:37
15EU response: Ursula von der Leyen pledges unity and support for affected sectors19:37-21:23
16Ursula von der Leyen in Samarkand for first EU-Central Asia Summit21:25-22:03
17Trump tariffs potentially violate NATO Article 2; Trump declares state of emergency22:04-23:35
18Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Moscow, signs bilateral agreement23:36-23:54
19US representative will not attend next Ramstein meeting; speculation on implications for Ukraine/Iran23:55-25:16
20NATO Foreign Ministers meeting: Rubio calls for 5% defence spending, insists US remains active in NATO25:18-26:42
21Tariff impact: Poland estimates 0.4% GDP cost; Spain allocates €14.1bn for mitigation26:45-27:21
22Mike Walsh's team used Signal chats for official work; Walsh used personal Gmail27:21-28:27
23Elon Musk faces allegations of illegal election bribery in Wisconsin Supreme Court race28:27-30:41
24Reports suggest Trump is removing Elon Musk from government role due to toxicity30:41-32:56
25Trump administration freezes California's Title X funding; Hakeem Jeffries warns Republicans over Musk association32:56-34:36
26Republican representative quotes Joseph Goebbels during congressional hearing34:37-36:36
27US expands sanctions on Russian firms but lifts restrictions on Putin ally's wife36:36-37:06
28Critique of populism: Examining Reform UK and Nigel Farage's track record (UKIP council failure, poor voting attendance)37:06-41:51
29Brief defence of 'career politicians' versus populist disruptors41:51-42:05
30Keith Kellogg on China/Russia and Peace Deals; critique of interviewer's bias42:06-43:31
31Coalition of the Willing meeting: Finnish President suggests France or UK should lead talks with Russia43:32-44:49
32Wrap up44:49-45:52

"That's like going around to Doris next door, punching Doris full in the face... and then saying, if you do anything back to me, that's escalation. Hang on, says Doris, you've just punched me full in the face. That is the escalation there. Like, what are you talking about?"

Hello Team

🎦 00:00-00:27

  • Jonathan welcomes the team to another ATP Geopolitics news video covering the Ukraine war and general geopolitics for the 3rd of April 2025.


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Russia accused of spending $220m to rig Moldovan election

🎦 00:27-00:54

  • Moldova and the EU accuse Russia of planning to spend nearly $220 million to rig Moldova's election and EU referendum in 2024.
  • The UK recently imposed sanctions on the pro-Russian NGO 'Eurasia', allegedly involved in these rigging attempts.
  • Jonathan notes the shocking volume of fake Russian TikTok accounts discovered in Romania and Moldova, highlighting the incredible influence of social media platforms.


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Hungary withdraws from ICC following Netanyahu visit

🎦 00:54-01:42

  • Hungary has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • This decision came shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu visited Hungary, despite an outstanding ICC arrest warrant against him.
  • Jonathan notes Hungary should have detained Netanyahu under ICC rules and expresses no surprise at the withdrawal.
  • He cites commentary ('Pani') suggesting Hungary has become a haven for fugitives, sheltering figures like the ex-North Macedonian PM Gruevski (referred to as Gretzky) and Poland's ex-Justice Minister Romanowski, and now potentially Netanyahu.


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Polish presidential race: Anti-Ukraine candidate drops to third place

🎦 01:43-03:14

  • In the upcoming Polish presidential race, polling indicates the anti-Ukrainian candidate, Sławomir Mentzen of the far-right Confederation Party, has dropped to third place (19% support).
  • Mentzen recently caused outrage with controversial statements on abortion.
  • The current second place (23%) is held by Karol Nawrocki (head of the Institute of National Remembrance), supported by the opposition Law and Justice Party (PiS).
  • Jonathan reflects on the previous political landscape where the populist right-wing (but anti-Russia) PiS was leapfrogged by the "wingnut extreme" Confederation party, calling it challenging.
  • The Speaker of the Polish Sejm, Hołownia, is in fourth place with 8%.


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Sweden allocates €9m to modernise 64,000 bunkers

🎦 03:15-03:41

  • According to the Daily Mail, Sweden is modernising 64,000 bunkers.
  • €9 million has been allocated for restoration.
  • The bunkers aim to accommodate up to 7 million people and offer protection against explosions, radiation, and chemical weapons.
  • Jonathan views this as a sign of how seriously Sweden takes future threats.


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Major rare earth metal deposit discovered in Kazakhstan

🎦 03:41-04:45

  • Kazakhstan has discovered a significant rare earth metal deposit in the Karaganda region.
  • Estimated resources exceed 20 million metric tons, with concentrations around 700 grams per ton at depths up to 300 metres.
  • If confirmed, Kazakhstan would potentially have the third-largest rare earth metal reserves globally, after China and Brazil.
  • Jonathan questions whether this is a "blessing or a curse," speculating it could lead to exploitation by larger powers, drawing a parallel to Ukraine's mineral wealth.


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Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Ukraine faces 10%, Russia excluded

🎦 04:45-05:56

  • Jonathan discusses Donald Trump's announced reciprocal tariffs.
  • Ukraine faces a 10% base tariff.
  • Notably, Russia, Canada, and Mexico are excluded.
  • He argues against the justification that Russia is excluded due to existing sanctions, pointing out that other sanctioned countries like Iran are on the list.
  • US-Russia trade in 2024 totalled $3.5 billion ($526.1m exports, $3bn imports), reinforcing the point that tariffs should apply if the policy were consistent.
  • Jonathan sees this as "absolutely ridiculous" and suggestive of preferential treatment for Russia.


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Trump's trade policies compared to 19th century; reaction and "Doris" analogy

🎦 05:56-07:42

  • Jonathan references The Economist, which suggests Trump's policies take trade back to the 19th century, reversing the trend towards free trade seen after the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and the Great Depression.
  • He shares a graph showing a sharp increase in tariffs.
  • He plays a clip of a Trump advisor (Scott Bessent) urging countries not to retaliate immediately, framing retaliation as "escalation".
  • Jonathan strongly refutes this logic using his "Doris" analogy: "That's like going around to Doris next door, punching Doris full in the face... and then saying, if you do anything back to me, that's escalation." He argues the initial imposition of tariffs is the escalation.


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Trump advisor defends tariffs, claims deficit countries have advantage

🎦 07:43-08:24

  • Continuing the clip, the advisor (Scott Bessent) argues against calling it a trade war, claiming the US, as the "deficit country," has an advantage and surplus countries traditionally lose trade escalations.
  • Jonathan points out the inconsistency, noting the US has also slapped tariffs on countries with which it has a trade surplus. He calls the situation "insane".


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Theory suggests Trump's tariffs formula derived from AI (ChatGPT)

🎦 08:24-11:11

  • Jonathan discusses theories circulating online that the White House's tariff formula might have originated from AI like ChatGPT.
  • He references analysis (crediting James Surowiecki - likely misspelled as Jen Surowiecki in transcript) showing the tariff numbers were derived not from actual tariff rates but from dividing imports by exports.
  • The White House allegedly released a formula with Greek letters that simply mirrored this calculation.
  • Further investigation found that asking AI models (ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini) how to formulate tariff policy yielded the exact formula the White House published.
  • Jonathan finds this incredible, suggesting the US government might be "vibe governing" by simply asking AI for policy. He briefly debates the merits/demerits of using AI for such decisions, asking for "answers on a postcard".


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Tariff anomalies: French territories Martinique/Guadeloupe (10%), Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (99%)

🎦 11:12-12:56

  • Jonathan highlights inconsistencies in the tariff application:
    • Mainland France (as part of the EU) faces a 20% tariff.
    • However, French overseas departments Martinique and Guadeloupe were only given a 10% tariff, suggesting the US administration was unaware they are part of France. Jonathan wonders if France might route exports through these islands.
    • Conversely, the tiny French territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (population 5,800) received a 99% tariff. This appears linked to a single large US purchase of goods (likely crustaceans worth $3.4m) compared to the islanders' much smaller purchase of US goods ($100k), demonstrating the tariff calculation based on trade imbalance rather than existing tariffs.
  • He calls the logic "absolutely insane".


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UK gets 10% tariff: Potential division between UK and EU

🎦 12:56-14:25

  • The UK receiving the minimum 10% tariff is initially seen as good news.
  • Jonathan dismisses anti-Labour callers to LBC radio blaming the Starmer government, pointing out the UK actually got the lowest possible rate (excluding Russia etc.).
  • However, he quotes analysis suggesting one of Trump's goals might be to sow division between Britain and Europe, potentially creating costly problems for PM Starmer ahead of a Reset Summit.
  • He speculates about potential resentment from European neighbours and the negative impact the 10% tariff will still have on UK industries.
  • He also mentions ongoing US leverage attempts regarding UK tech taxes.


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Australia's 10% tariff; US leverage attempts via drug pricing (PBS/NICE); critique of corporate influence on US policy

🎦 14:25-17:42

  • Jonathan mentions Australia also received a 10% tariff, crediting PM Anthony Albanese for resisting US pressure.
  • He explains the US attempts to leverage trade deals by demanding changes to pharmaceutical pricing systems like Australia's PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) and the UK's NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
  • NICE bargains down drug prices for the NHS, significantly impacting global drug pricing (affecting ~25% of world purchases) and drawing the ire of US pharmaceutical companies.
  • He describes how big pharma and big tech lobby the US government to use trade deals to push their agendas (e.g., dismantling NICE/PBS, reducing tech taxes).
  • Jonathan critiques this as evidence of the US government being beholden to corporate interests and elites, undermining the populist anti-elite narrative of MAGA. He finds it ironic that the 'elites' being replaced are billionaires and corporations dictating foreign and trade policy.


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Ukraine's 10% tariff labelled "difficult but not critical"; highlights US trade surplus hypocrisy

🎦 17:42-19:37

  • Ukraine's Minister of the Economy described the 10% tariff as "difficult but not critical".
  • Jonathan highlights the hypocrisy: in 2022, Ukraine exported $874m to the US while importing $3.4bn, meaning the US has a massive trade surplus with Ukraine.
  • He argues that if trade deficits are deemed 'unfair' (as Trump claims), then the US surplus with Ukraine is unfair to Ukraine. Instead of rectifying this, the US applies a tariff anyway.
  • He sardonically remarks the US is punishing Ukraine for "doing the right thing" (i.e., buying more US goods than they sell to the US).


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EU response: Ursula von der Leyen pledges unity and support for affected sectors

🎦 19:37-21:23

  • Jonathan plays a clip of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responding to the tariffs.
  • Von der Leyen acknowledges allies feel let down but stresses Europe's unity and strength ("If you take on one of us, you take on all of us").
  • She highlights the power of the EU single market (450m consumers) as a "safe harbour".
  • She announces support measures for impacted sectors like steel and cars, with strategic dialogues planned for these and other industries (including pharmaceuticals).
  • Jonathan finds her response strong and appropriate. He also notes the EU reportedly has a large volume of potential countermeasures ready if negotiations fail.


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Ursula von der Leyen in Samarkand for first EU-Central Asia Summit

🎦 21:25-22:03

  • Following her early morning speech, Ursula von der Leyen is shown arriving in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
  • She is there for the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit, aiming to launch a new strategic partnership.
  • Jonathan comments that the US tariffs appear to be immediately pushing Europe closer to Asia for trade deals.


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Trump tariffs potentially violate NATO Article 2; Trump declares state of emergency

🎦 22:04-23:35

  • Jonathan notes that Trump's tariffs could violate NATO's Article 2, which calls for members to promote economic stability, eliminate conflicts in economic policies, and encourage collaboration. He previously raised this regarding US coercion of Canada and Denmark.
  • Norway's foreign minister has reportedly suggested the tariffs generally appear to violate Article 2.
  • Jonathan also reports that Trump has declared a state of emergency in the US to "protect the economy" in conjunction with the tariffs.
  • He views this declaration as "authoritarianism 101," a move to gain greater powers, and a "massive warning bell" for undemocratic actions.


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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Moscow, signs bilateral agreement

🎦 23:36-23:54

  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Moscow, met with Putin, and signed a bilateral agreement with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
  • The Russian foreign ministry described the talks as occurring in a "friendly and open atmosphere."
  • Jonathan anticipates this agreement will not be good for Ukraine or the world.


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US representative will not attend next Ramstein meeting; speculation on implications for Ukraine/Iran

🎦 23:55-25:16

  • For the first time, no US representative (including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth - referred to as Hegseff) will attend the next Ramstein format meeting (Ukraine Defence Contact Group).
  • The previous meeting was chaired by the UK's John Healey, with Hegseth present.
  • Jonathan quotes Shashank Joshi (The Economist) asking what message this sends other than "succour to Russia," reinforcing the view the Trump administration doesn't care about Ukraine.
  • Jonathan speculates this might signal the US giving up on Ukraine or walking away from negotiations.
  • He links this to potential US military action against Iran (noting Iran closing airspace, US bombers in Diego Garcia) as a possible distraction from domestic issues.


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NATO Foreign Ministers meeting: Rubio calls for 5% defence spending, insists US remains active in NATO

🎦 25:18-26:42

  • At a NATO foreign ministers meeting, US representative Marco Rubio is present.
  • Rubio calls on NATO allies to increase defence spending to at least 5% of GDP.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (referred to as Rutter) expressed condolences for US soldiers killed in training in Lithuania and noted European allies are stepping up spending.
  • Rubio insists the US remains "as active as it ever has been" in NATO, criticising "hysteria and hyperbole" about the US wanting to pull out.
  • He claims Trump supports NATO but wants it stronger and better funded, stating the pathway to increased spending "has to be real."


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Tariff impact: Poland estimates 0.4% GDP cost; Spain allocates €14.1bn for mitigation

🎦 26:45-27:21

  • Poland's Prime Minister estimates the US tariffs will cost the country 0.4% of its GDP (€2.4 billion).
  • Spain has reportedly set aside €14.1 billion to mitigate the tariff impact and called on the EU for support.
  • Jonathan mentions the EU likely has packages ready to help affected sectors.


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Mike Walsh's team used Signal chats for official work; Walsh used personal Gmail

🎦 27:21-28:27

  • Jonathan revisits the story of US National Security Advisor Mike Walsh (likely Mike Waltz).
  • Following revelations about a Signal group chat concerning the Houthis involving journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, it's now reported (citing Politico and sources with direct knowledge) that Walsh's team regularly used Signal chats for coordinating official work on numerous issues including Ukraine, China, Gaza, Africa, and Europe (with knowledge of 20 such chats).
  • Furthermore, Walsh has reportedly been doing official work on his personal Gmail account, drawing parallels to the Hillary Clinton email controversy.
  • Jonathan notes calls for resignations but doubts they will happen, highlighting the "egregious double standards".


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Elon Musk faces allegations of illegal election bribery in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

🎦 28:27-30:41

  • Elon Musk supported Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, committing $20 million and giving away million-dollar cheques.
  • Jonathan reports allegations that this constitutes illegal election bribery. Musk allegedly encouraged people to sign a petition (leading to voting for Schimel), refer others, and vote, in exchange for the money.
  • Musk reportedly tweeted about giving money for votes, then deleted it.
  • He also posted, then deleted, a video of a recipient (Ekaterina Diestler, described as Russian) explicitly stating she received $1 million for signing the petition, referring friends, and voting, as Musk instructed.
  • Jonathan believes this is direct evidence of criminal election bribery under Wisconsin law and constitutes a "court case waiting to happen," with Musk potentially facing charges.


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Reports suggest Trump is removing Elon Musk from government role due to toxicity

🎦 30:41-32:56

  • Jonathan discusses reports that Trump is effectively sacking Elon Musk from his government role (head of DOGE - Department of Government Efficiency).
  • The official line (voiced by Caroline Leavitt) is that Musk's role was always temporary, and he'll return to his companies after his term ends.
  • However, behind-the-scenes chatter suggests Trump is annoyed with Musk becoming "more poisonous than Trump" himself.
  • Jonathan points to recent election shifts in Florida (away from Republicans) and Musk's perceived negative impact (-10/11 points) in the Wisconsin race despite his spending, suggesting Republicans increasingly view Musk's brand as toxic.
  • He cites Andrew Neil and other reports indicating Trump has told aides Musk will be stepping back soon.


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Trump administration freezes California's Title X funding; Hakeem Jeffries warns Republicans over Musk association

🎦 32:56-34:36

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom reported the Trump administration has frozen all of California's Title X funding.
  • Title X, founded under Republican Richard Nixon in 1970, provides basic reproductive care (birth control, cancer screenings, STD testing), often via organisations like Planned Parenthood.
  • Jonathan notes this targets reproductive rights beyond just abortion, impacting services like cancer screenings and STD testing.
  • He quotes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warning Republicans that Elon Musk is "on the run" and deeply unpopular, and they will face consequences for their association with him, citing the Wisconsin result.


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Republican representative quotes Joseph Goebbels during congressional hearing

🎦 34:37-36:36

  • Jonathan shares a clip from a US congressional committee hearing that "blew his mind".
  • A Republican representative quotes Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels: "It is the absolute right of the state to supervise the formation of public opinion."
  • The representative then yields his time and leaves.
  • Another representative (Ms. Johnson from Texas) expresses alarm, stating, "When you're quoting Joseph Goebbels about... the role of state in public debate, we have a big problem," calling it "alarming as hell".
  • Jonathan finds it stunning and sees it as evidence supporting his claims of growing authoritarianism and fascism in US politics, with a lawmaker positively quoting Goebbels.


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US expands sanctions on Russian firms but lifts restrictions on Putin ally's wife

🎦 36:36-37:06

  • The US has expanded sanctions on some Russian companies.
  • However, it has simultaneously lifted sanctions on Karina Rotenberg, the wife of Boris Rotenberg, a close associate of Putin.
  • Jonathan finds this juxtaposition "weird" but notes the increase in some sanctions.


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Critique of populism: Examining Reform UK and Nigel Farage's track record (UKIP council failure, poor voting attendance)

🎦 37:06-41:51

  • Jonathan discusses populism, referencing his earlier points about populist leaders often being unable to govern effectively due to simplistic ideas inadequate for complex problems.
  • He uses the UK's Reform party (led by Nigel Farage) as an example. Reform claims they will "fix" councils, despite never having run one.
  • He points out that Reform's forerunner, UKIP, did gain control of a council (Thanet District Council), which subsequently went bankrupt within months and faced investigations for fraud and corruption.
  • Jonathan criticises Farage personally as a "freaking terrible politician" based on his record, highlighting his laziness and poor attendance.
    • Farage reportedly missed all 11 parliamentary votes in the current week, preferring US fundraising trips.
    • His overall voting record in the current parliament is cited as 34% (57 out of 167 votes).
    • This echoes his record as a UKIP MEP, where he had the worst voting record (745th out of 746 active MEPs) and failed to attend meetings for the Fisheries Committee he was on, despite complaining about fisheries issues.
  • Jonathan argues this shows populists often shout from the sidelines with appealing rhetoric but lack the track record or seriousness for actual governance.


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Brief defence of 'career politicians' versus populist disruptors

🎦 41:51-42:05

  • Jonathan briefly defends "career politicians," suggesting that while often criticised, they have dedicated their lives to the work of governing and voting, unlike populist "upstart crows" who may lack seriousness or capability.


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Keith Kellogg on China/Russia and Peace Deals; critique of interviewer's bias

🎦 42:06-43:31

  • Jonathan plays a clip of Keith Kellogg (Trump's envoy to Ukraine) speaking to Maria Bartiromo (referred to as Bartolone).
  • Kellogg acknowledges China's upfront support for Russia but believes the US can still "put a wedge" between them, criticising the Biden administration for ignoring this possibility.
  • He claims Trump understands China's importance and thinks a deal is close.
  • Jonathan critiques Bartiromo's rapid agreement ("Yes, yes") the moment Kellogg criticises Biden, suggesting an automatic bias rather than thoughtful consideration of the point being made.


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Coalition of the Willing meeting: Finnish President suggests France or UK should lead talks with Russia

🎦 43:32-44:49

  • The "Coalition of the Willing" (countries supporting Ukraine potentially with troops) is meeting this week.
  • Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated the coalition agreed that at least one European leader should talk to Russia, specifically suggesting France (Macron) or the UK (Starmer).
  • Jonathan agrees with this, having previously suggested leadership should come from one of the big European countries (possibly linked to population size/geopolitical heft) and preferably an English speaker.
  • He considers Macron and Starmer good choices, believing both are doing well in advocating for Ukraine.


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Wrap up

🎦 44:49-45:52

  • Jonathan thanks viewers for their support.
  • He acknowledges covering many topics but believes they are interconnected.
  • He suggests that even UK-centric examples (like the critique of Reform/Farage) can offer broader insights into populism applicable to other countries.
  • He hopes the examples generate discussion and reveal broader universalities.
  • He signs off, thanking listeners and promising to speak soon.


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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand

The transcript quality was generally good. The date 2025 in the title and introduction was noted. Some names appeared potentially misspelled in the transcript (e.g., Gretzky for Gruevski, Romanowski, Bartolone for Bartiromo, Hegseff for Hegseth, Rutter for Rutte, Surowiecki) but were identifiable from context. Ensured use of British English spellings (e.g., 'modernising', 'analyse', 'organisation', 'criticises').

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  • 01:43 - 03:14: Poland presidential race -> id=4
  • 03:15 - 03:41: Sweden bunkers -> id=5
  • 03:41 - 04:45: Kazakhstan rare earths -> id=6
  • 04:45 - 05:56: Trump Tariffs intro/Russia exclusion -> id=7
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  • 07:43 - 08:24: Trump Advisor tariff defence -> id=9
  • 08:24 - 11:11: AI/ChatGPT tariff formula theory -> id=10
  • 11:12 - 12:56: Tariff anomalies (France/St Pierre) -> id=11
  • 12:56 - 14:25: UK tariff / potential division -> id=12
  • 14:25 - 17:42: Australia tariff / NICE/PBS / corporate influence -> id=13
  • 17:42 - 19:37: Ukraine tariff / trade surplus hypocrisy -> id=14
  • 19:37 - 21:23: EU response (Von der Leyen) -> id=15
  • 21:25 - 22:03: EU-Central Asia Summit -> id=16
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  • 23:36 - 23:54: China-Russia agreement -> id=18
  • 23:55 - 25:16: US absent from Ramstein / Iran speculation -> id=19
  • 25:18 - 26:42: NATO meeting / Rubio / US stance -> id=20
  • 26:45 - 27:21: Tariff costs (Poland/Spain) -> id=21
  • 27:21 - 28:27: Mike Walsh Signal chats/Gmail -> id=22
  • 28:27 - 30:41: Elon Musk Wisconsin bribery allegations -> id=23
  • 30:41 - 32:56: Musk reportedly leaving Trump admin -> id=24
  • 32:56 - 34:36: California Title X funding / Musk backlash -> id=25
  • 34:37 - 36:36: Republican quotes Goebbels -> id=26
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  • 42:06 - 43:31: Keith Kellogg on China/Russia/peace -> id=30
  • 43:32 - 44:49: Coalition of Willing / EU leadership -> id=31
  • 44:49 - 45:52: Wrap up -> id=32
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