20:00 News in Brief: Belarus's Response to Nver Tsarukyan's Case, Corruption Drama Around Yermak

Latest news from the past hour, summarized and substantive.

• Belarus is discussing the issue of extraditing Nver Tsarukyan to Armenian law enforcement, while the case of his security personnel is in court.
• Robert Kocharyan has stated that the issue of deportations can be resolved quickly if the necessary relationships are established, while Samvel Karapetyan has deemed the government's policy around Syunik dangerous.
• Gagik Tsarukyan has commented on the topic of Lukashenko, noting that friendly relations should not be mixed with state affairs. He also spoke about a possible common agreement between China, Russia, and Iran.
• The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported on criminal proceedings based on 19 complaints regarding potential electoral violations.
• The Central Bank's president has announced that some banks will reduce interest rates on loans for SMEs.
• In Ukraine, Andrey Yermak has denied corruption allegations, while Thailand has tightened inspections for arrivals from South America due to virus concerns.
• In Great Britain, three ministers have resigned amid the backdrop of Prime Minister Starmer’s refusal to resign.
• Rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in air temperature are expected in Armenia in the coming days.