11:00 News in Brief: Red Passports, Banned 'Jermuk', and Ukraine's Territorial Concessions

Here are the brief and substantive news updates from the past hour:

• New biometric passports that comply with international standards will be implemented in Armenia. These passports will be red in color and are expected to facilitate visa liberalization with the EU.
• The sale of a large batch of 'Jermuk' mineral water has been suspended in Russia due to potential violations of mandatory requirements and the need for inspections.
• Former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan has been transferred to another prison in Baku, while international organizations' monitoring of the conditions of detainees remains inadequate.
• The Chancellor of Germany has stated that Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions to achieve peace and join the European Union.
• A notorious criminal wanted by the United States has been arrested in Mexico. There was a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.