The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 18th, 2025: Graham Threatens Russia With State Sponsor Of Terrorism Label & Iran's Subversive Sabotage Campaign Inside Israel
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Aug 18, 2025 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's push for labeling Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism highlights dire human rights concerns, particularly around the abduction of Ukrainian children. Meanwhile, escalating tensions are illustrated by Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli citizens for sabotage and assassination plots. A chilling case study reveals the dangers of online recruitment for terrorism, reflecting a troubling trend in regional security. As Iran intensifies its covert operations, the implications for Israel's safety grow more complex and urgent.
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Legislation Tied To Return Of Kidnapped Children
- Senator Lindsey Graham will push bipartisan legislation to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism over mass abductions of Ukrainian children.
- He demands return of the children as a non-negotiable term in any peace deal and would seek designation if Russia fails to comply in 60 days.
Scale And Mechanism Of Child Transfers
- Ukrainian authorities report at least 19,500 children abducted and NGOs allege numbers far higher, up to 150,000.
- Save Ukraine uncovered an online adoption database hosted by Russian-controlled Luhansk authorities, which it called indistinguishable from a slave catalog.
Insist Return Of Children In Peace Talks
- Make return of abducted children a binding clause in any peace negotiations with Russia.
- Use legal and diplomatic levers, including possible state-sponsor designation, to enforce compliance within a set deadline.