

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