Season 2 · Episode 770
February 26th, 2025: The Kremlin Pushes Back On President Trump & North Korea’s $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist
February 26, 202520m 6s
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Show Notes
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:
- The Kremlin contradicts President Trump, stating that Russia has not dropped its opposition to peacekeeping forces in Ukraine—despite Trump’s claim to the contrary. We’ll break down the latest diplomatic friction.
- The U.S. turns up the heat on Iran, as the State and Treasury Departments reinstate 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Tehran’s shadowy oil trade. What does this mean for the regime?
- North Korean hackers have reportedly pulled off the biggest crypto heist in history—stealing $1.5 billion from one of the world’s largest exchanges. Experts warn the stolen funds could fuel Pyongyang’s weapons programs.
- And in today’s Back of the Brief, a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 50 people. Some of the victims reportedly fell ill after eating a bat—health officials are scrambling for answers.
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