Russia’s Economy Buckling Under Ukraine Drone Strikes & Taiwan Braces for What’s Next
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as posted by the channelIn 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.
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