💬 "The real pivotal moment in a war occurs not only on the front line, but first and foremost in the mind, and the situation in Ukraine is exactly the kind of psychological tipping point," Turkish expert Burak Kaplan tells Sputnik.

💬 "There is a realization of defeat. At this stage, continuing the conflict is becoming increasingly irrational for Ukraine, while seeking ways to end it appears to be the more pragmatic choice. The Abu Dhabi negotiations were a 'breath of fresh air' for Ukraine," he says.

💬 "This would not be a limited-scale operation: for Iran, it would not be a military action but an existential threat. One cannot expect a symbolic response to such a threat," Bogurcu explains.

💬 "Iran’s response would not be confined within its borders — a wide range of targets would be involved, including sites across Israel and energy facilities vital to the global economy in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz," Bogurcu says.

💬 “If elected, the United States of America will no longer help Iraq,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

💬 “They’ll probably try and impeach me,” President Donald Trump said, referring to Democrats if Republicans lose the House or the Senate in 2026.

💬 “Make no mistake, as the president has stated, we are prepared to use force to ensure maximum cooperation if other methods fail,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was expected to say in prepared testimony seen by Bloomberg.