As the first invasion of Russian territory by a foreign country since Germany in World War II, Ukraine's entry into Russia has caused significant embarrassment.

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.

As the situation on the front line in eastern Ukraine deteriorates and Russia gains the upper hand, France has hinted once again at the possibility of sending ground troops to Ukraine to halt the Russian advance.

The United States is bolstering its support to Ukraine in countering Russian attacks by supplying Kyiv with penetrator shells containing depleted uranium for the first time, aiming to enhance their defensive capabilities.

Ukraine's bold strategy of "shifting the war to Russian soil" has begun to yield results following the escalation of the Black Sea battle against Russian port ships.