10:00 News in Brief: Transformation of Armenian-Russian Cooperation Expected. Tsarukyan Acquitted. Iran's Strong 'No.'
News from the past hour summarized and concise.
• The Russian Foreign Ministry predicts a transformation of Armenian-Russian cooperation due to Armenia's European aspirations. The trajectory toward Europe could lead to systemic changes in relations with Russia, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
• Moscow expressed dissatisfaction with anti-Russian statements made in Yerevan and the EU’s promised 'mirage' investments.
• The court has acquitted Gagik Tsarukyan, while Sedrak Arustamyan was found guilty without the application of punishment.
• The Human Rights Defender's office has emphasized the importance of applying international standards in combating online hate speech.
• Iran has rejected a demand to remove enriched uranium from its territory, expressing readiness to reduce enrichment levels on its own territory.
• The United States showcased the location of its secret submarine armed with nuclear weapons in Gibraltar.
• The European Union is demanding Georgia to halt air traffic with Russia and join the sanctions, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.