18:00 News in Brief: Statement on State Treason, Sharp Question to Kocharyan from a Martyrs’ Relative

Last hour's news summarized and consolidated.

• Armenia-EU Visa Liberalization Dialogue: Armenia is currently the only country in the world with which the European Union is actively discussing visa liberalization. In the near future, Armenian citizens will be able to take advantage of biometric passports, and the process will also include the expansion of trade and investments.
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Criminal and Economic Statements: The head of the executive has announced an upcoming criminal case on state treason against a representative of a political opposition force. Additionally, the opposition has responded to his threats regarding the nationalization of a factory, accusing law enforcement agencies of carrying out political orders for one person.
• Robert Kocharyan's Pre-Election Meeting and Reactions: The prime ministerial candidate from the opposition alliance has denied reports about a secret recording with the Russian president, labeling it as possible fabrication. During another meeting, he faced sharp questions from a citizen regarding past events from March, after which he continued his speech on the topic of national security.
• Lithuania's Statements and Russia's Response: The Russian Foreign Minister has urged not to take Lithuania's statements about the possibility of striking the Kaliningrad region seriously. According to the Russian side, the Baltic state is merely trying to remind others of its existence.
• Corruption Case in Ukraine's Energy Sector: An ally of the Ukrainian president has appealed to the Supreme Court, challenging the sanctions imposed on him as part of an anti-corruption investigation in the energy sector. The lawsuit demands the annulment of the president's relevant decree.