In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The war in Ukraine continues, but the battles aren’t confined to the front lines. Inside Russia, sanctions, propaganda, and exhaustion are reshaping everyday life. Russian expat Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us to share what he’s seeing from the ground. Meanwhile, China rolls out its newest military hardware at a massive parade in Beijing—showcasing weapons meant to send a pointed message to the West. Brandon Weichert, Senior National Security Editor at The National Interest, joins us to break it all down. 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 CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order!Jacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.comGuests:Konstantin Samoilov - https://www.youtube.com/@INSIDERUSSIA Brandon Weichert - https://x.com/WeTheBrandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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