The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | June 15, 2024: Russia's Stalled Offensive & Taiwan Strait Showdown
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Jun 15, 2024 
Retired Lt. Col. Shaffer discusses Russia's offensive in Kharkiv hitting a wall. Author Alperovitch analyzes China's Taiwan Strait wargames. The rise of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in the US is explored. The podcast dives into potential conflicts and global implications.
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Ukraine Offensive Stalled
- Russia's Kharkiv offensive has reportedly stalled due to U.S. weapons and heavy Russian casualties.
- Ukrainian forces have retaken some territory, but the fighting continues.
Intelligence and Response
- U.S. intelligence agencies provide over-the-horizon targeting data to Ukrainian forces, enabling effective use of weaponry.
- Russia's response to this includes deploying a flotilla with advanced missiles and nuclear submarines to Cuba.
Russian and Ukrainian Tactics
- Russian special operations forces used underground sewers to infiltrate Ukrainian rear areas during the initial offensive.
- Ukrainians employed layered defenses to slow the Russian advance, mirroring Russian tactics from the previous year.