February 26th, 2025: The Kremlin Pushes Back On President Trump & North Korea’s $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Kremlin contradicts President Trump, stating that Russia has not dropped its opposition to peacekeeping forces in Ukraine—despite Trump’s claim to the contrary. We’ll break down the latest diplomatic friction. The U.S. turns up the heat on Iran, as the State and Treasury Departments reinstate 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Tehran’s shadowy oil trade. What does this mean for the regime? North Korean hackers have reportedly pulled off the biggest crypto heist in history—stealing $1.5 billion from one of the world’s largest exchanges. Experts warn the stolen funds could fuel Pyongyang’s weapons programs. And in today’s Back of the Brief, a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 50 people. Some of the victims reportedly fell ill after eating a bat—health officials are scrambling for answers. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices