11:00 News in Brief: Armenian Workers Sent Back from Lars, Russia's 'Oil Rain'

Last hour’s news summarized and concise.

• Environmental violation at Shaki waterfall: The inspection body discovered violations in water usage volumes at the "Shaki" hydropower station. The state has suffered damages estimated at over 27 million drams, and the director will be held accountable.
• Issues at the Lars checkpoint: The Russian side has begun to restrict the entry of Armenian citizens traveling for work. Informally speaking, workers have been facing issues for several days when trying to travel to Russia, with some being sent back from Lars, reported Hraparak.
• Murder of former Parakar mayor: The Prime Minister has strongly condemned the murder of Valodya Grigoryan and demanded a thorough investigation. He emphasized that such crimes are unacceptable and the perpetrators must be punished.
• Election campaigning in Tavush and Yerevan: Gagik Tsarukyan emphasized the safety and dignified living conditions of border guards in Tavush. The “Armenia” alliance, on its part, will conduct a campaign tour in the capital on May 15.
• Detention of former head of Zelensky’s office: Andrey Yermak is accused of money laundering and has been moved to a paid cell. The court has set a multi-million bail that the accused cannot pay.
• Iran’s distrust of the US and Israel: Iran's ambassador in Belarus announced that they no longer trust the West regarding the nuclear program. According to him, the other side has betrayed the principles of diplomacy.
• US and China trade agreement: Donald Trump announced that Xi Jinping has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. This decision aims to create new jobs and develop economic ties.
• Putin's upcoming visit to Beijing: The Russian president will visit China on May 20 to continue bilateral working communications. The visit comes immediately after Trump’s departure from China.
• Attack on Ryazan oil refinery: Following a drone strike, a fire broke out at the refinery, and the city experienced an “oil rain.” Residents are complaining about the sticky black spots and the smell of fuel.