The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 26th, 2025: 'Very Angry' Trump Lashes Out At Putin After Russian Strikes & Iranian Terror in Australia
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Aug 26, 2025 Tensions are rising as Trump lashes out at Putin for ongoing Russian strikes against Ukraine, complicating peace efforts. Meanwhile, Australia takes a strong stance against Iran, expelling its ambassador and labeling the IRGC a terrorist organization after a series of antisemitic attacks. As geopolitical conflicts intensify, the U.S. bolsters Ukraine's military support, highlighting shifts in diplomatic strategies while addressing domestic and international challenges.
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Private Cordiality Undermined By Strikes
- Donald Trump says cordial private talks with Vladimir Putin are undercut by immediate Russian strikes that follow.
- He frames those strikes as evidence Putin may not be serious about diplomacy despite summit optics.
Personal Animosity Shapes Diplomacy
- Trump highlights personal animosity between Putin and Zelensky as a major obstacle to talks.
- He warns of "very big consequences" if Moscow continues to dodge negotiations while keeping options vague.
Long-Range Munitions With Strings Attached
- The U.S. approved transfer of over 3,300 extended-range attack munitions (E-RAMs) to Ukraine to boost strike capability.
- Pentagon approval rules will limit strikes deep inside Russia, showing deliberate operational constraints.