The President's Daily Brief September 5th, 2025: A Chilling Weapon Emerges In The Ukraine War & Europe's Addiction To Russian Oil
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Sep 5, 2025 A chilling new weapon in the Ukraine conflict involves the recruitment of children by both sides, raising ethical alarms. Meanwhile, President Trump is urging the EU to cut its reliance on Russian oil, highlighting a complex energy dilemma. Cybersecurity experts warn of North Korea's sophisticated tactics in cryptocurrency theft, where hackers pose as job recruiters. Additionally, Trump is reassessing federal troop deployment, shifting his focus from Chicago to New Orleans in response to rising crime rates.
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Children Used As Sabotage Tools
- Both Russia and Ukraine recruit and manipulate children online to carry out sabotage and violent acts.
- Reported cases include minors burning trains, planting bombs, and receiving severe punishment or death for these missions.
Teens Tricked Into High-Stakes Crimes
- A 17-year-old Russian was told he'd get $12,000 to torch a warplane and later got eight years in a penal colony.
- Another teen in Ukraine burned rail equipment, was beaten in custody, and had his life ruined before adulthood.
War Incentivizes Exploiting Vulnerable Targets
- Prolonged war drives both sides to seek cheap, deniable attack methods, making minors attractive targets.
- Recruiters exploit children's vulnerability and expendability to stretch limited resources like missiles and drones.