The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 19th, 2025: NATO Alarm: Russian Vessel Near U.K. & Trump’s Fight With Mexico Over Cartels
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Nov 19, 2025 Tensions rise as a Russian intelligence ship is spotted near the UK, raising alarms about Moscow's aggressive probing strategies. Meanwhile, a heated war of words unfolds between Presidents Trump and Sheinbaum, as Mexico firmly rejects military strikes against drug cartels despite U.S. offers. The contrasting responses from the UK and U.S. reveal differing approaches to security in the face of international threats. The political landscape is charged as diplomatic relations between the two nations grow increasingly strained.
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Coordinated Russian Signals Collection
- Russia is deploying signals-collection ships near Western shores to map undersea cables and monitor military movements.
- These actions look coordinated across regions and aim to probe how close Moscow can operate without triggering a larger response.
Yantar's Undersea Surveillance Role
- The Yantar specializes in undersea cable monitoring, submarine tracking, and electronic interception.
- Its recent behavior near the UK, including laser use, marks a shift toward more confrontational tactics.
Laser Dazzling Raises Stakes
- British officials say the Yantar aimed lasers at RAF aircraft in a tactic called dazzling.
- The UK called it targeted and deliberate, increasing risks of miscalculation around NATO waters.