News in Brief: Prime Minister's Divorce, Iran-Azerbaijan Border Shots, Tensions Between Georgia and the EU

Brief and substantial news from the past hour:

• Due to heavy snowfall, several roads, including the Dilijan serpentine, are closed and impassable. Traffic has been restricted by patrols, and snow is reported in many regions.
• A ruling party MP has stated that the Prime Minister's family divorce cannot become a security issue and does not foresee any political consequences.
• On the border with Iran, an attempt to import a large batch of drugs was thwarted, resulting in gunfire as suspects attempted to flee.
• The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament has accused the EU of blackmail regarding the issue of visa regime limitations.
• Pakistan has announced large-scale military strikes in Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties.
• The Chancellor of Germany is set to meet with the U.S. President in Washington to discuss trade relations and tariffs.
• Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a local ceasefire for the repair of the line supplying the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant.