News in Brief: Pashinyan's Statements, Who is to Blame for Artsakh, Arrests in Vanadzor

Here are the summarized and substantive news from the past hour:

• Prime Minister Pashinyan stated that following the events of 2023, the outcomes of military operations were discussed in the Security Council, and according to him, most of the ammunition present in Artsakh has not been used. He also asserted that previous leaderships bear responsibility for the current situation, and that some fundamental decisions were made without his involvement.
• Pashinyan reiterated that decisions regarding Artsakh had been discussed previously with local representatives, and that his actions in Prague were related to the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia. He also declared that the race for genocides must cease.
• On May 28, a report to citizens is scheduled to take place at Republic Square rather than a traditional military parade. The authorities present this as an impressive public event that does not divert from the agenda of peace.
• In the Vanadzor city hall, several individuals, including former and current officials, have been detained and arrested within the framework of an anti-corruption case. The case pertains to instances of bribery, abuse of power, and fraud.
• The President of Ukraine announced that the USA and several Middle Eastern countries have approached Ukraine to seek defensive support against potential Iranian attacks. He stated that the Ukrainian side is already involved in the region.
• Active precipitation is expected in Armenia on March 27-28, with wet snow in mountainous areas and rain in other regions. A rise in river levels is also anticipated, with significant increases in some basins.