PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 12th, 2025: Kyiv’s Biggest Drone Attack Yet & Trump Targets Illicit Oil

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up— as pressure mounts on Kyiv to make concessions, Ukraine answers with force. Hundreds of drones slam into Russia in the largest attack of the war, striking targets from Moscow to the Caspian Sea and hitting a critical offshore oil platform deep inside Russia’s energy heartland. Later in the show— new details emerge on the dramatic U.S. seizure of a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, as reporting indicates the Trump administration is preparing additional actions to crack down on the illicit oil trade moving through the Caribbean. 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 Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com/podcast Nobl Travel: Protect your gear and travel smarter—NOBL’s zipper-free carry-on is up to 58% off at https://NOBLTravel.com Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 47% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod