The President's Daily Brief September 9th, 2025: Moscow Masses 100K Troops For Major Offensive & Hamas Terror in Jerusalem
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Sep 9, 2025 Moscow is amassing 100,000 troops in Donetsk, raising alarms of a potential major offensive against Ukraine. President Trump hints at tougher sanctions following recent airstrikes on Kyiv. Meanwhile, a deadly shooting in Jerusalem, claimed by Hamas, leaves six dead and many injured. Additionally, a Houthi drone attack on an Israeli airport highlights vulnerabilities in air defenses, prompting urgent discussions on security and retaliation.
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Large Troop Buildup Signals Imminent Offensive
- Russia has massed roughly 100,000 troops around Pokrovsk, signaling preparation for a major Donetsk offensive.
- That buildup could let Moscow cut Ukrainian supply lines and aim to seize nearly all of Donetsk by year-end.
Massive Aerial Assault Reaches Kyiv Government
- Moscow launched its largest aerial assault since the war began, firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine.
- The attack hit Kyiv's main government building and killed and injured dozens of civilians.
Coordinate Sanctions With European Energy Cuts
- Pressure Russia economically only if European partners commit to reducing Russian energy purchases.
- Coordinate sanctions and secondary tariffs to collapse Moscow's wartime revenue and force negotiation.