13:00 News in Brief: Recovery of 11 Million, Important Negotiations, Constitutional Changes

Yesterday's news in a brief and substantive form:

• In the Aragatsotn region, over 11.1 million drams have been recovered as a result of criminal proceedings and prosecutorial actions in the first half of 2026, while several cases of serious crimes have been sent to court and concluded with guilty verdicts.
• The Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed Armenian-American strategic cooperation, the peace process, artificial intelligence, economics, energy, and the implementation of the “TRIP” program with representatives from the United States.
• MP Aram Yeghoyan stated that the differences in political rhetoric towards Turkey, Iran, and Georgia are conditioned by regional political approaches and international realities.
• MP Taron Chakhoyan declared that the constitutional amendment primarily serves the interests of Armenia and should contribute to the long-term maintenance of peace.
• Vladimir Putin has signed a law tightening conditions for granting Russian citizenship and residency rights to foreigners, establishing new restrictions for individuals with criminal records.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1.4 billion will be provided to Ukraine, funded by revenue from frozen Russian assets.
• Iranian analysis indicates that a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz would not disrupt the global oil market in the long term; however, disruptions in Azerbaijani oil supplies could impact Israel's energy security.