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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 25th, 2025: LEAKED! Trump Officials Text Houthi War Plans To Journalist & Russia, Ukraine Agree To US Brokered Black Sea Ceasefire

Mar 25, 2025
A major security breach involving Trump officials came to light when sensitive military discussions were leaked to a journalist after being accidentally included in a private chat. Meanwhile, amid escalating tensions, Russia and Ukraine are tentatively agreeing to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire to secure shipping safety in the Black Sea. These developments underline the high-stakes environment as international players navigate complex geopolitical waters.
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ANECDOTE

Leaked War Plans

  • Trump officials allegedly discussed sensitive military plans in an encrypted chat.
  • The Atlantic's editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to this chat.
ADVICE

Secure Communications

  • Use NSA-approved communication devices for sensitive discussions.
  • Avoid commercial apps like Signal due to their vulnerability.
ANECDOTE

Black Sea Ceasefire

  • The U.S. brokered a limited maritime ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Russia demands further guarantees and sanctions relief before fully committing.
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