10:00 News in Brief: EAEU Obstacles, Pashinyan's Speech at EAEU, Israel's Strong Warning

Yesterday’s news summarized:

• The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting has started in Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of heads of government from EAEU member countries, including Armenia.
• The Prime Minister of Armenia and the head of the Russian government had a brief conversation before the intergovernmental council meeting.
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech at the meeting, emphasizing the priority of cooperation with the EAEU while also pointing out the obstacles to the free movement of goods and labor.
• He also addressed Armenia's relations with the EU, noting that these do not contradict the commitments taken by Yerevan within the EAEU.
• The discussion on the opposition candidate for the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly continues in parliament.
• The 'Strong Armenia' faction has announced its intention to leave the National Assembly session and hold a protest in front of the Vagarshapat court.
• The Catholicos of All Armenians and the bishops of the Supreme Spiritual Council will participate today in the first court session regarding their case.
• The Shirak region prosecutor's office has summarized its work for the first half of the year, reporting a recovery of more than 20 million drams in damages to the state.
• In the Vayots Dzor region, serious crimes have decreased in the first half of 2026, but violations against individuals have increased.
• Israel has stated that it will strike Iran's nuclear program if it faces a security threat, regardless of any possible agreements between Washington and Tehran.
• South Korea has requested the UK to show flexibility in sanctions to avoid disruption of liquefied gas imports from Russia.
• From Russia to Armenia, through Azerbaijan, 18 wagons loaded with wheat and coal will be sent.