In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:    A new report is shedding light on Russian troop deaths inside the meat grinder on Ukraine’s front lines, as President Volodymyr Zelensky moves to boost military conscriptions to counter Putin’s ongoing aggression. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to his Chinese counterpart for the first time in more than a year Tuesday as tensions continue to flare in the South China Sea.  To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices