August 13th, 2026: The U.S. Army Got Crushed by Ukraine’s Drone Warriors & Putin’s Maritime Threat

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. Army goes head-to-head with Ukraine’s battle-hardened drone warriors in a major war game—and suffers a crushing defeat that exposes a dangerous weakness in America’s preparations for modern combat. Vladimir Putin threatens to seize European vessels if Western governments continue targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, raising the risk of a direct maritime confrontation. Foreign troops could soon enter Lebanon to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament under a developing plan backed by Israel and Beirut. American fuel pours into Cuba’s emerging private market, where gasoline has fetched an astonishing $38 per gallon. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Trust & Will: Estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDB  Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com  Nobl Travel: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices