12:00 News in Brief: US Stance on Fuel Market, Prisoner Exchange

In the news from the past hour, summarized and substantive:

• The Prime Minister discussed the importance of maintaining peace during the election campaign, criticizing opposition forces for acting in service of foreign interests.
• Campaigning continues in various regions of Armenia and in the capital. Political forces are holding meetings in Aparan, Gegharkunik, and near the Presidential Residence in Yerevan.
• A body of a detained man has been found in the Nubarashen penitentiary. A criminal case has been initiated regarding the death of an individual accused of child molestation.
• The US has rejected Iran's proposed 14-point plan for conflict resolution.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump will not allow an increase in fuel prices to be used to impose unfavorable deals on the US.
• Russia and Ukraine have conducted yet another prisoner exchange. With the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, each side has returned 205 servicemen to their homeland.
• The Russian Foreign Minister demanded the removal of a journalist from a press conference in India, citing alleged violations of ethical rules by the journalist.
• Five Italian citizens have died during underwater research in the Maldives. The tragedy occurred at a depth of 50 meters during cave exploration.