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This is just about now.

I have a quick thing. It's Friday, Friday,

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It's a good.

It's Friday, January 5th. Welcome to the PDB afternoon bulletin. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and

ears on the world stage. Let's get briefed. We'll begin with the latest intelligence regarding Russia's use of North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine,

and, since despotic regimes need to stick together, we'll look at Putin's plans to source additional

munitions and missiles from Iran.

And on the topic of Iran, Iranian officials say they've begun arresting suspects linked to the deadly suicide attack by ISIS that left more than 80 dead and nearly 300 injured.

But first, our afternoon spotlight.

Vladimir Putin's increasingly desperate need for munitions and manpower to maintain his

war in Ukraine continues to draw Russia closer to North Korea and Iran.

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday

that, for the first time, the Putin regime has lobbed North Korea and made missiles into Ukraine.

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