In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• New reporting reveals who the White House has been secretly engaging with in Iran, as President Trump confirms contact with a powerful regime insider—raising serious questions about whether he’s a credible partner… or just another problem.

• Russia’s expected oil windfall from the Iran conflict takes a major hit, as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple key export infrastructure and threaten a critical revenue stream for Moscow.

• The Kremlin tightens control at home, moving to isolate Russia from the global internet—potentially cutting millions off from outside information and communication.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—Ukraine expands its reach into the Middle East, striking new defense deals with Gulf nations that could play a key role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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