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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 12th, 2025: Breakthrough: Russia Hits Ukraine With Surprise Offensive & Trump Grants Beijing Another Tariff Reprieve
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—Russian forces mount a surprise assault along the front lines in eastern Ukraine in a bid to take full control of Ukraine's Donetsk region ahead of Vladimir Putin’s summit with President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. Later in the show—President Trump grants China another 90-day pause on additional tariffs, as the White House continues to pursue a comprehensive new trade deal with Beijing. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you…
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