16:00 News in Brief: Scandal at Yerevan Kindergarten, Judge's Firm Response, Food Safety Violations

Yesterday's news summarized:

• Prime Minister Pashinyan’s delegation has headed to Moscow for a meeting with Putin in a working breakfast format.
• Negotiations surrounding the Ukraine war are at an impasse, with the conflict potentially continuing for several more years against a backdrop of rising international tension.
• Statements regarding a possible U.S. exit from NATO are being viewed as pressure; however, the alliance's importance is reaffirmed by European leaders.
• A court ruling regarding an 18-year-old who was detained has sparked intense reactions, with the judge responding firmly to criticism.
• Parents at Yerevan Kindergarten No. 94 are calling for the director's resignation due to mass layoffs of staff.
• Operations of a public catering outlet in Yerevan have been suspended due to violations of food safety regulations.