# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 16th, 2026: Why Ukrainians Are Suddenly Protesting Zelensky & Iran's Hidden Supply Network

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Podcast: [The President's Daily Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-president-s-daily-brief-5344929)
Published: 2026-07-16T20:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Rare protests erupt in Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses the official many Ukrainians credit with helping transform the country's drone war against Russia, raising new questions about wartime leadership and political unity. The Trump administration opens a new front in its pressure campaign against Iran, targeting the shadowy international procurement network that helps keep the regime's military supplied with equipment, logistics, and financial support. 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 Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB Lifepro Fitness: Discover how to beat puffiness with the Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate—and use code PDB at https://lifeprofitness.com for $20 off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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