16:00 News in Brief: Aziz, I Was Saying This for the Elections, Recording, Pashinyan's Clear 'No' to Sanctions

Last hour's news summarized and content-rich.

• The Anti-Corruption Committee has announced the detection of bribery and obstruction of electoral rights. Several individuals have been arrested, and searches have been conducted.
• Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia will not join the Western sanctions against Russia and will not take actions that lead to sanctions. He also assured that Yerevan has transparently presented its position to the EU.
• Pashinyan responded to Gagik Tsarukyan's statements, noting that the presence of a large number of individuals with political connections in the law enforcement system is not normal. He also addressed the issue of prisoners held in Baku, indicating that Armenia's internal political discourse could influence the processes.
• During the Prime Minister's briefing, a citizen raised the issue of stray dogs, accusing municipal authorities of ineffective work. Pashinyan instructed to address the problem.
• Samvel Karapetyan met with his supporters and criticized the government's construction policies.
• The Wings of Unity Party announced plans to establish an industrial zone in Ashotsk, emphasizing the development of defense industry and high technologies.
• The government has made changes to the standards of military service eligibility. Certain individuals with health problems will be able to join the contractual service.
• The United States and China have declared that Iran should not acquire nuclear weapons. The parties also emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for energy supplies.