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China's largest bank starts blocking yuan transfers on suspicion of payment link to russia - media
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan radically changed his image for the first time since 2018
In Armenia, unexpected snow trapped hundreds of cars on a mountain road
Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media
Collaborators conducted a tour of occupied Mariupol for foreign journalists
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CSTO poses threats to Armenia's security, existence and sovereignty - Pashinyan
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China's largest bank starts blocking yuan transfers on suspicion of payment link to russia - media
Bank of China has stepped up its blocking of yuan-denominated transfers from countries through which russia purchases goods. The bank stops large transactions from Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia and the UAE, especially for purchases of complex equipment.
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan radically changed his image for the first time since 2018
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shaved off his beard and mustache, which he has worn since 2018. He showed the process of changing his appearance in a video on his Instagram page.
In Armenia, unexpected snow trapped hundreds of cars on a mountain road
In southern Armenia, about 250 cars were stuck in a traffic jam due to vans blocked by snow. Rescuers managed to free 7 vans and restore traffic in both directions.
Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media
The Armenian prime minister announced that all fundamental issues for peace with Azerbaijan had been agreed upon. Yerevan offered Baku to sign a treaty and provide simplified communication with Nakhchivan.
Collaborators conducted a tour of occupied Mariupol for foreign journalists
Local collaborators organized a visit of Turkish media to occupied Mariupol to create propaganda materials. Such visits are intended to legitimize the occupation and test the reaction of the international community.
Russian coach of the Kazakh national football team fined for disrespecting the Kazakh language
The head coach of the Kazakh national team, Stanislav Cherchesov, was fined 1,500 dollars for ridiculing the Kazakh language. The incident occurred at a press conference after a match against Slovenia.
Suspected chemical weapons precursors: 13 tons of chemicals intended for shipment to Russia seized in Spain
Spanish police arrested 4 people suspected of supplying sanctioned chemicals to Russia. 13 tons of substances that could be precursors of chemical weapons were seized. The EU calls for stricter export controls.
Alexander Petrakov is officially dismissed as head coach of the Armenian national team
After a 0-2 defeat by North Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League, Oleksandr Petrakov was fired as head coach of the Armenian national team. The Ukrainian specialist had been leading the team since January 2023.
Sibiga invited Armenian Foreign Minister to visit Ukraine
Andriy Sybiga met with Ararat Mirzoyan in Warsaw. They discussed bilateral relations, thanked him for his support of the Peace Formula, and invited the Armenian minister to visit Ukraine.
Azerbaijan extends closure of land borders until 2025
The Prime Minister of Azerbaijan has signed an order to extend the closure of land borders until January 1, 2025. President Aliyev said that this decision saved the country from “very big disasters”.
EU may impose sanctions on financial institutions that support military supplies to Russia - Special Representative
The EU is considering sanctions against financial institutions that support military supplies to Russia and supplies from Southeast Asia.
CSTO poses threats to Armenia's security, existence and sovereignty - Pashinyan
The Armenian prime minister said that the country had frozen its participation in the CSTO because of threats to its security and sovereignty. Pashinyan emphasized that the resumption of participation is possible only after receiving concrete answers to the issues raised.
Armenia refuses to participate in CSTO exercises for the fourth time-mass media
Armenia will not participate in the CSTO cobalt-2024 exercise in Novosibirsk on August 14-16. This is the fourth refusal of Armenia to participate in the CSTO exercises, which may indicate a cooling of relations with the organization.
Armenia's security sector in focus of US attention: Washington pledges support - Armenpress
The U. S. will support Armenia in improving its security sector. A civilian advisor from the U.S. Army will work at the Armenian Ministry of Defense to help strengthen Armenian-American relations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad: 24 institutions in 20 countries have been added
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has expanded access to consular services abroad by providing 24 institutions in 20 countries with access to the State Register of Civil Status Acts, which will allow Ukrainians to obtain repeat certificates and extracts from the register.
The Foreign Ministry organized a visit of more than 30 heads of foreign diplomatic missions to the site of the Russian attack on Okhmatdyt
On the instructions of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Deputy Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions visited the site of the Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital to see the aftermath of the attack.
Xi Jinping arrives in Kazakhstan to attend the SCO summit: Putin will also be there
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kazakhstan to attend the 24th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, where Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is also expected to attend.
Armenia to attend July NATO summit in Washington, DC
Armenia will take part in the NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Alliance, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan confirmed.
Armenia recognizes Palestine as a sovereign state
Armenia recognizes the state of Palestine and joins countries that support the two-state principle as the only way to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establish peace and stability in the Middle East.
In Germany, three men were detained on suspicion of espionage: average Ukrainian
Three men, including a citizen of Ukraine, were detained in Germany on suspicion of working for a foreign intelligence service.
Armenia agrees with France to buy Caesar air defense system
Armenia plans to purchase French CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems, strengthening its defense relations with France.
Ukraine and Armenia discussed ways to intensify political dialogue
Ukraine and Armenia discussed opportunities for intensifying political dialogue and topical issues of bilateral relations during political consultations between the Deputy Foreign Ministers.
Kuleba met with the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia: discussed peace and bilateral relations
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan to thank Armenia for its participation in the Global Peace Summit and discuss the importance of peace in Europe and the South Caucasus, regional security challenges, and strengthening bilateral ties.
The Armenian opposition announced 4 Dnipro tests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pashinyan
Armenian opposition leader Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has called for four days of mass protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over the demarcation of the border with Azerbaijan.
G7 and EU countries want to impose restrictions on banks that help Russia evade sanctions - Bloomberg
The G7 and EU countries are considering tightening restrictions on banks that help Russia circumvent existing sanctions. Discussions are expected to continue until the G7 summit in June, where the leaders want to agree on a set of measures to better enforce sanctions
Bloomberg: G7 discusses sanctions against banks that use SWIFT analog from Russia
The G7 and the EU are discussing sanctions against banks that use Russian analog SWIFT systems to circumvent restrictions, as their use tripled in 2023.
Europol conducted the largest operation in history against botnets
Europol conducted the largest-ever operation against botnets, stopping droppers such as Ice, system BC, Pikabot, Smokeloader and Bumblebee, which led to 4 arrests and dismantling of more than 100 servers around the world.
Azerbaijani border guards take control of four villages near the Armenian border
The Azerbaijani Border Guard Service has taken control of four villages in the Gazakh region on the border with Armenia, covering an area of 6. 5 square kilometers, after delimitation work identified a 12.7 kilometer long border line near these villages.
Two Turkish citizens sentenced to 11 years for smuggling 190 kg of heroin
Two Turkish citizens are sentenced to 11 years in prison for smuggling over 190 kg of heroin from Iran to Ukraine and organizing a large-scale drug trafficking scheme.
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: the winners of the second semi-final have been announced
The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place on May 9 in Malmö, where 10 more countries - Latvia, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia - advanced to the grand final on May 11, joining the 10 countries that had qualified from the first semi-final.