14:00 News in Brief: Military Service Bill Rejected Amid Changes in Armed Forces

Latest news in a compact and concise format:

• The bill that would allow for paid exemption from military service has once again been rejected by the parliamentary committee and has been removed from the agenda.
• Highlights from the press conference of Haik Sargsyan and Andranik Kocharyan:
• In recent years, the number of conscripts has increased, while the number of deaths in the army has decreased, attributed to reforms.
• Imprisoned David Minasyan's condition is serious; he has been moved from intensive care to a regular ward, but complete information is not being provided.
• The costs of U.S. actions against Iran have surpassed $42 billion and continue to rise.
• Lukashenko has called on the CSTO to exercise caution in relations with Armenia, emphasizing the complicated domestic situation.