News in Brief: Amnesty Issue in Armenia, Missile and Drone Shootdown in UAE, Statement on Druzhba Oil Pipeline

Recent news summarized and content-rich:

• Road Situation in Armenia: Inter-state and republican roads are generally open. However, the Vardenyats Pass is closed for trucks with trailers, and several regions are experiencing heavy snowfall, making roads difficult to traverse.
• Prime Minister's Statement on Peace: The Prime Minister stated that discussing an "alternative peace" could actually mean war under the guise of better peace. He also noted that the contrasting assessments of the authorities indicate that a necessary balance is being maintained.
• Amnesty Issue in Armenia: According to the Prime Minister, no amnesty is planned in the country. Instead, there are plans to develop a conditional early release system, to consider each case individually.
• Iran-US Statement Response: The spokesperson of Iran's parliament reacted to comments made by the US President, labeling them as baseless and laughable. This issue is related to political statements made over the past weeks.
• Missile and Drone Shootdown in UAE: The United Arab Emirates' air defense systems intercepted several ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran. Casualties resulted from the attacks.
• Israel-Lebanon Possible Negotiations: The Israeli Foreign Minister denied reports indicating that direct negotiations with Lebanon are planned in the near future. He emphasized that first, attacks from Lebanese territory must cease.
• Statement on Druzhba Oil Pipeline: The President of Ukraine declared that the restoration of the pipeline would equate to easing sanctions against Russia. He also noted that some partners link its restoration to military assistance.
• Hungary's Position on Ukraine: The Hungarian Foreign Minister announced that under the current government conditions, Ukraine will not join the European Union. He also stated that Hungary will not provide funding or send troops to Ukraine.