News in Brief: Shoigu's Harsh Statement, Negotiations, and Risk of Conflict

Recent news summarized:

• Sergei Shoigu criticized Prime Minister Pashinyan's proposal to sell the Russian railway concession to another country, highlighting potential dangers for Armenia.
• According to CBS News, the U.S. armed forces are prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, although President Trump has yet to make a final decision.
• Political scientist Suren Sargsyan has stated that the likelihood of a U.S. strike on Iran is at a historical maximum.
• President Zelensky announced that the next peace negotiations regarding Ukraine are slated to be held in Switzerland. A ceasefire mechanism has nearly been agreed upon, but the territorial issues remain unresolved.
• Kiril Dmitriev stated that the potential volume of joint projects between the U.S. and Russia could exceed $14 trillion.
• The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. is withdrawing about 1,000 remaining American troops from Syria.
• Sergei Lavrov noted ongoing ceasefire violations in Gaza despite the peace plan.
• American Democratic senators visiting Ukraine have urged Washington to increase pressure on Russia and impose new severe sanctions.