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PDB Situation Report | October 17th, 2025: Russia’s Economy Buckling Under Ukraine Drone Strikes & Taiwan Braces for What’s Next
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Ukraine’s drone war is hitting Russia where it hurts most—its wallet. Precision strikes on refineries have crippled Moscow’s fuel production and triggered a budget crisis. Correspondent for the Kyiv Post Jason Jay Smart joins us with his insight. China’s military is stepping up operations around Taiwan, and officials on the island are warning it could be a prelude to something bigger. Former CIA analyst Buck Sexton just got back from Taiwan—he’ll join us to break down what he saw on the ground. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium…
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