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Mike Baker

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The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

sanctions that have left foreign buyers wary of touching Russian crude.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Russia responded the way that it usually does, by firing back at Ukrainian cities.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Air defenses across Kyiv activated on Friday amid a massive Russian drone and missile barrage, which the capital's mayor described as one of the largest aerial attacks of the war.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

The onslaught involved roughly 430 Iranian-made Shahed drones and 18 ballistic and cruise missiles, which hit both the capital city and energy facilities in southern Ukraine.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

But unlike Kyiv's attack, it's worth noting that the Russians did not limit their targets to strategic energy sites.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Russia's bombardment of Kyiv indiscriminately targeted apartment buildings and civilian infrastructure, killing at least six people and injuring at least 34.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

The attack also damaged the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

In a statement, President Zelenskyy denounced the attack and said, quote, only pressure with sanctions and strength can force Russia to end this war, a war that no one but them ever needed, end quote.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

He thanked Western allies for helping strengthen Ukraine's air defenses in recent months, but said it's not enough.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Zelenskyy reiterated his request for additional systems and interceptor missiles, saying, quote, Europe and the U.S.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

can help.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

We are counting on real decisions, end quote.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Despite the blowback on Kyiv, it appears Ukraine's strategy against Moscow's energy interests is working.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Russia's refinery output is down, export delays are mounting, and today, a vital Russian oil port was temporarily knocked offline.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

All right, coming up next, President Trump evaluates updated strike options inside Venezuela as the Pentagon announces a new mission in the Caribbean dubbed Operation Southern Spear.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

I'll be right back.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Hey, Mike Baker here.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

Well, it's that time of year.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

That's right.

The President's Daily Brief
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 14th, 2025: Kyiv Torches Critical Russian Oil Hub & Trump’s 'Southern Spear' Tightens the Noose Around Maduro

It's the one time of year that Birch Gold Group gives away free gold with every qualifying purchase.