Daily Brief: Evening — August 13, 2026

The Piaz — Daily Brief & Weekend Edition · Aug 13, 2026 · 3m

The Piaz Evening Brief for Thursday, August 13, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning regarding NATO's plans to deploy advanced weaponry in the Asia-Pacific region. He framed this move as a direct threat to Russia's security. In this brief: 1. Putin Warns on NATO Expansion in Asia-Pacific, Citing Historical Pattern of Aggression (CGTN - World) 2. Iranian Authority Refutes Trump Administration's Strait of Hormuz Claims (Al-Monitor) 3. Israeli Minister Vows Permanent Occupation of Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza (The New…