The U.S. presidential election has entered its countdown phase, marked by intense polarization and escalating rhetoric between Republican candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.

Russia has recently faced a series of critical events, coinciding with the advance of Ukrainian forces into Russian border regions, notably the strategic Kursk area.

The Western plan to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine has alarmed Gulf states, with Saudi Arabia hinting it would withdraw assets and sell European debt if the G7 proceeds.

The possibility of the International Criminal Court issuing international arrest warrants against Israeli officials drove Tel Aviv into a frenzy, prompting intimidation and exertion of pressure.

Amid the general collapse of Western influence in Africa, Russia has begun establishing an African Legion to serve its interests, causing concern in Washington and among its allies, with speculation about forming a similar force to counter it.