The President's Daily Brief July 16th, 2025: Trump Tells Zelensky To ‘Make Putin Feel The Pain’ & Israel Strikes Syria Again
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Jul 16, 2025 Tensions rise as President Trump pushes Ukraine to strike Russia, aiming to make Putin feel the pain. A drone attack on a U.S. oil field in Iraq raises alarms about terrorism against vital infrastructure. Israel intensifies its airstrikes in Syria to protect the Druze minority from Assad's forces. Meanwhile, the mystery deepens around the crash of Air India Flight 171, with preliminary reports leaving many questions unanswered. The geopolitical landscape is fraught with instability and intrigue.
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Trump Urges Ukraine to Strike Russia
- President Trump reportedly urged Ukraine's Zelensky to target Moscow and St. Petersburg to pressure Putin after a tense call.
- Trump denied encouraging strikes, emphasizing he only asked questions, showing diplomatic complexity.
US NATO Arms Boost to Ukraine
- New US-led arms deal sends American weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies, focusing on Patriot missiles.
- Germany, Norway, and possibly Switzerland will provide Patriot systems to help Ukraine defend against Russian missile attacks.
Drone Strikes Heighten Iraq Tensions
- Drone attacks on US-operated oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan suggest targeting of vital infrastructure.
- The strikes are part of escalating power struggles between Kurdish authorities and Baghdad, risking regional instability.