16:00 News in Brief: In-flight Incident, Direct Trade with Turkey, and Controversial Arrests

Recent news summarized:

• The Ministry of Internal Affairs has denied reports of gunfire during a dispute on the Masis-Echmiadzin highway. Police have arrested nine individuals involved in hooliganism who disrupted public order and attempted to flee.
• The Minister of Economy announced that there are no issues related to the export of 'Jermuk' mineral water and fruits. According to the minister, export volumes continue to grow, and the grape procurement process is also not endangered.
• Preparatory work for the launch of direct trade between Armenia and Turkey has been completed. From now on, Armenian entrepreneurs can import goods directly in their name, without the mediation of third countries.
• The leader of the Russian Communist Party has called for the ban of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s entry into Moscow. Gennady Zyuganov stated that the Armenian Prime Minister has insulted Russia and should not visit the capital anymore.
• The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the head of EU diplomacy for making statements beyond her mandate. Maria Zakharova noted that the remarks made by Kaja Kallas were influenced by other forces.
• Marine Le Pen intends to run in the French presidential elections despite a court-imposed ban. She plans to use all legal means to continue her fight.
• An airplane flying from Moscow to Georgia had to return to the airport due to a passenger breaking a faucet. After resolving the technical issue, passengers arrived in Batumi four hours late.