14:00 News in Brief: New Meeting Between Pashinyan and Putin, Sharp Statements, Major Changes on Government Agenda

Latest news from the past hour, concise and substantive:

• During the Pashinyan-Putin meeting, it was agreed to hold another meeting in the second half of June, highlighting the constructive phase of relations.
• The Prime Minister stated that the EAEU and EU directions will continue to merge until the point of incompatibility.
• Pashinyan announced that one businessman is failing to meet his obligations and may lose his property.
• The Prime Minister deemed statements about territorial expansion to be dangerous, linking them to the risk of war.
• It was announced that the 'Electric Networks of Armenia' has already been de facto nationalized and will also become de jure nationalized.
• Pashinyan excluded the adoption of a new Constitution without a nationwide referendum.
• During a government meeting, a minister's health deteriorated but it was later reported that he is well.
• A 0% interest rate loan program has been proposed for the agricultural sector to support small businesses.
• Starting in 2026, a zero customs tariff will apply for the import of certain goods from Iran under a tariff quota framework.
• The Iranian ambassador deleted a post regarding a visit to Pakistan without providing details.
• Lavrov reported that communications with the US regarding the Ukrainian issue continue in a confidential format.