# May 21st, 2026: China’s Secret Ukraine Role Just Got Exposed & U.S. Pulls NATO Troops

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Published: 2026-05-21T10:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: European intelligence agencies now claim Chinese military instructors secretly trained Russian soldiers who later returned to combat operations in Ukraine, raising new questions about Beijing’s true role in the war. New reports suggest the Trump administration is preparing to reduce the U.S. military forces available to NATO during a major crisis, as alliance leaders quietly brace for a smaller American military footprint in Europe. Israel intercepts a Gaza-bound activist flotilla and detains more than 400 people aboard the ships, bringing the high-profile effort to challenge the naval blockade to an abrupt end. In today’s Back of the Brief—Senate Democrats score a major breakthrough in their push to force an end to the war in Iran after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins the effort. 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 or call 800-583-6515 Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at PocketHose.com/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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