15:00 News in Brief: New Powers of Russian Forces, Statements by Pashinyan, and Sukiasyan's Remarks on Azerbaijan

Recent news summarized and highlighted:

• In Russia, the legal possibility of deploying armed forces abroad under the pretext of protecting its own citizens is being discussed.
• The Anti-Corruption Court has postponed the hearing in the case of Samvel Karapetyan, and the prosecution has requested an extension of his house arrest.
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced the strengthening of statehood and sovereignty, emphasizing record average life expectancy figures.
• Ruling party MP Khachatur Sukiasyan has emphasized economic competitiveness and deemed the transportation of goods through Azerbaijani territory feasible.
• The MP also addressed the political issues facing Armenian entrepreneurs, linking them to Armenia's aspirations for sovereignty.
• Donald Trump has ruled out any agreement with Iran until Tehran abandons its intention to acquire nuclear weapons.
• The Central Election Commission discussed the progress of electoral system reforms and projects carried out with international support.