17:00 News in Brief: Metro Disruptions, Strikes Against Russia, Washington's Unexpected Retreat from Sanctions

News from the past hour, summarized and substantive:

• Technical issues have caused disruptions in the Yerevan metro, leading trains to operate temporarily on a single-line bidirectional traffic.
• During the electoral campaign discussions, the necessity to return to a semi-presidential governance system and set educational qualifications for prime minister candidates was addressed.
• The importance of agricultural support in the context of national security was emphasized, with a proposal to significantly reduce irrigation water tariffs for farmers.
• Ukraine has launched massive long-range strikes on the Moscow region, calling it a just response to Russian actions.
• Leaders of Israel and the US are scheduled to have a phone conversation to discuss issues related to Iran and impressions from their recent visit to China.
• To avoid tensions in the oil market and rising prices, the US may loosen purchasing restrictions on Russian oil once again.
• The Kremlin welcomed discussions on the possibility of negotiations with Russia in Europe and reaffirmed its readiness to resume dialogue.