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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

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Putin claimed Russia captured Kostiantynivka — so Zelenskyy dared him to meet there.

Today’s update breaks down the widening divide between Putin’s battlefield claims and Ukraine’s evidence on the ground. We cover Zelenskyy’s blunt response, the Kremlin’s refusal to meet in Kostiantynivka, Russia’s latest “humanitarian” power play, and the geolocation evidence showing why Moscow’s victory narrative does not match reality.

We also look at Russia’s continued attacks on civilians, warnings about gas stations being targeted across Ukraine, Ukraine’s strike on a MiG-29 at Belbek airfield in Crimea, new figures on Russia’s oil refinery damage, and a warning about an FSB information operation aimed at driving a wedge between Poland and Ukraine.

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0:00 Zelenskyy Calls Putin Out
2:41 Ukraine’s Next Shock Strike?
5:30 Kremlin Doubles Down on War
6:44 Russia’s Konstantinovka “Offer”
7:59 Fact-Checking the Flag Video
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I examine the reported Ukrainian drone strikes on two critical Russian oil-logistics targets: the NZNP Rostovsky oil-products export terminal in Rostov-on-Don and the Transneft-linked pumping and storage site near Prosvet in Samara. The Rostov terminal reportedly handles up to 3.5 million tons of petroleum products annually, while the Samara hub receives, stores, blends, and transports crude from major producing regions. I assess why these targets matter amid reports that Donald Trump sought to lift restrictions on Russian diesel exports and urged Ukraine to stop hitting oil facilities.

I also cover reported strikes on Russian drone infrastructure, command posts, electronic-warfare systems, depots, and a repair base; Ukraine’s 73% reported drone-neutralization rate against a Russian attack involving 160 UAVs; and the devastating guided-bomb attack on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. Finally, I review battlefield indicators and reported Ukrainian gains east of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk.

00:00 Oil strikes and the diesel sanctions question
03:23 Samara oil hub struck again
05:27 Russian drone bases and military facilities hit
07:00 Data-center strikes and Ukraine’s air defense
08:34 Zaporizhzhia guided-bomb attack
10:43 Kyiv energy strikes and civilian consequences
13:05 Reported Ukrainian advances near Slovyansk
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The 60-day negotiation window established under the Islamabad Memorandum has officially expired without a breakthrough, pushing the regional crisis to a dangerous turning point. In a direct warning to the Gulf, Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, declared that Tehran is monitoring all military aircraft and refueling tankers operating at regional bases, warning Gulf states that assisting or facilitating invading U.S. forces is tantamount to active participation in war. With talks frozen, Donald Trump has signaled that the U.S. is moving toward direct action—enforcing total control over the Strait of Hormuz while unleashing targeted economic pressure designed to shatter Tehran's financial lifelines. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf states are attempting to fortify defense pacts, even as IRGC command structures across Iraq, Syria, and Yemen face severe operational stress. Air defense networks in Israel remain on high alert, while severe economic pressure and internal crackdowns continue pushing the Iranian People toward broader civil revolt. Join us live for this breaking emergency A2 Analysis broadcast as we break down Abdollahi's direct warning, Iran's threat to regional U.S. bases, and Trump's strategy for internal collapse.

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Is the United States military prepared for the next major war? Victor Davis Hanson examines America's military readiness, the rise of drone warfare, Iran's uncertain future, and the growing influence of postmodernism on American education in this edition of the Daily Brief.

In this highlights compilation, historian and political commentator Victor Davis Hanson explores whether the Iranian people can overthrow the Islamic Republic, the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and whether President Donald Trump could pursue a strategy similar to America's defeat and occupation of Japan during World War II.

Victor also addresses conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, allegations involving Israeli intelligence, and claims that President Franklin D. Roosevelt deliberately allowed the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Turning to American universities, Victor explains how French postmodernist thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Jacques Lacan influenced higher education, and how he believes their ideas eventually shaped K–12 classrooms.

Finally, Victor examines the future of American military power, including Pete Hegseth's Pentagon reforms, military recruitment, F-22 and F-35 fighter jets, B-1 and B-2 bombers, Patriot missile shortages, and the growing importance of inexpensive drones in modern warfare. Could America's reliance on expensive weapons leave it vulnerable in a future conflict with China over Taiwan?

From Iran and Israel to American education and the next generation of warfare, Victor offers his perspective on the challenges facing the United States.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Can the Iranian People Overthrow the Islamic Republic?
02:52 Why Victor Doubts an Iranian Uprising Will Succeed
04:18 Could Iran Surrender Like Japan in WWII?
06:53 Charlie Kirk, Israel & Conspiracy Theories
08:39 Did FDR Know Pearl Harbor Was Coming?
10:24 How Postmodernism Took Over American Universities
13:38 The Origins of Western Cultural Decline
15:55 How Postmodernism Reached American Classrooms
16:34 Is America's Military Prepared for the Next War?
19:45 How Drones Are Changing Modern Warfare
21:29 China, Taiwan & the Future of American Military Power

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can the Iranian people overthrow the Islamic Republic?
Victor discusses the challenges facing Iranian opposition groups, including the power of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the difficulty of arming dissidents, and whether Iran's regular military could turn against the regime.

Could Iran surrender like Japan did in World War II?
Victor compares America's military strategy against Imperial Japan with its approach to Iran, examining economic pressure, naval power, air superiority, and the possibility of political change following a regime collapse.

What does Victor Davis Hanson say about Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories?
Victor rejects claims of Israeli intelligence involvement in Charlie Kirk's assassination and argues that conspiracy theories should be evaluated against available evidence rather than speculation.

Did Franklin D. Roosevelt deliberately allow Pearl Harbor to happen?
Victor challenges the theory that Roosevelt intentionally allowed the Japanese attack, distinguishing strategic miscalculations and military failures from evidence of a deliberate conspiracy.

What is postmodernism, and how did it influence American education?
Victor discusses the influence of French philosophers Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Jacques Lacan, arguing that postmodernist ideas about truth, morality, and social structures transformed American universities and eventually influenced K–12 education.

Is the United States military prepared for a war with China?
Victor questions whether America's current military production and procurement systems can support a large-scale conflict, particularly given the high cost of advanced aircraft and the rapid development of inexpensive drone technology.

How are drones changing modern warfare?
Victor examines the growing importance of mass-produced drones, swarm attacks, and affordable weapons systems, arguing that military production must adapt to a battlefield where relatively inexpensive technology can threaten extremely costly aircraft and equipment.

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