News in Brief: Arrests in Vedi's High-Profile Case, Election Campaign Kick-off, Zelensky's Stern Message to Moscow

Here are the highlights from the last hour:

• Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the case involving underage sisters in Vedi. The Investigative Committee continues its expert examinations and interrogations and urges the public not to disseminate information identifying the children.
• Tomorrow, the pre-election campaign for the 2026 National Assembly elections kicks off in Armenia. Political parties are preparing to start their public meetings in the regions and in Yerevan.
• Anna Amroyan, a member of Armenia's weightlifting team, has become the champion at the ongoing World Youth Championships in Egypt.
• Belarusian opposition figure Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has criticized Lukashenko's statements about Armenians, stating that Lukashenko serves Russian interests and disrespects other nations.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Moscow's Victory Day parade on May 9 depends on Ukraine. Russia has threatened to retaliate against Kyiv in the event of possible attacks.
• Trump has announced that the U.S. and Iran are engaged in good negotiations and could reach an agreement, although the Iranian side has yet to confirm his statements.
• Barack Obama stated that the U.S. government could not keep the existence of extraterrestrials a secret if it were true.
• A U.S. court has released Jeffrey Epstein's alleged last letter, but its authenticity has not yet been verified.
• Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in Armenia over the coming days. Starting May 9, temperatures will gradually rise.