Colonelcassad: US Midterm Elections Are 2 Weeks Away. Background:
1. The threat of a "dirty nuclear bomb" somewhere in Ukraine. This is no longer conspiracy, but the subject of discussion at the highest level.
2. Threat of explosion of the Kakhovska hydroelectric power station and flooding of large areas of the south of Ukraine and Russia.
3. Rumours of the Russian Armed Forces withdrawing from the right bank behind the Dnieper.
4. Increasing blows to the Ukrainian energy sector.
5. Significant groups of mobilised in Russia sent to the front and talk of a new wave of mobilisation in Ukraine.
6. In Britain, Liz Truss's cabinet has fallen. The favourite to win the election is City protégé Rishi Sunak.
7. In China, Xi Jingping's triumph ended the 20th CPC Congress. The course for the return of Taiwan is secured.
8. The likelihood of a resumption of the nuclear deal is declining. Iran is reportedly stepping up drone and missile deliveries to Russia.
9. The Biden administration is stepping up the sale of the US strategic fuel reserve to keep gasoline prices down before the election. The oil market will be hot after the US election.
10. Rallies intensify in Europe demanding something be done about the deteriorating economic situation. (DeepL.com)