20:00 News in Brief: Russia's Tough Messages to Armenia, Railway Announcements

Last hour's news summarized and informative:

• On August 7-8, dry weather is expected in Armenia, while short-term rain, thunderstorms, and heavy downpours with hail are anticipated from August 9-11.
• The director of Kentron TV is contesting the grounds for HRA's 100,000 dram fine, arguing that various events have been misinterpreted as a single theme.
• Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Moscow has not received an official request from Armenia to terminate the concession of the South Caucasus Railway.
• Valentina Matviyenko, Chair of the Federation Council of Russia, announced that Russia may advise its citizens not to visit Armenia if the arrests of Russian citizens at the request of third countries continue, emphasizing that the words and actions in Armenian-Russian relations do not align.
• Matviyenko also stated that Russia considers Armenia’s path of Euro-integration unfavorable and destructive for the country.
• According to Forbes Ukraine, Russian attacks have destroyed over 400,000 square meters of storage and logistics areas in Ukraine.
• Reuters reports that Germany's intelligence services indicate Russia has intensified a disinformation campaign ahead of regional elections.
• UEFA has refused to lift the boycott of FIFA tournaments, stating that it does not trust Gianni Infantino's leadership and that demands have not been met.