Armenia braces for potential Russian gas price hike

Armenia's Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan has assured that the country is prepared for a potential rise in natural gas prices from Russia. The statement comes amid growing concerns over energy costs and economic stability in the region.

In a separate development, Armenia's national security deputy director was dismissed following an incident involving an Azerbaijani soldier. The soldier deserted his unit, crossed into Armenia, and was involved in a shooting incident.

Additionally, over 200 donations to Armenia's political parties ahead of the June parliamentary elections are under scrutiny by the country's anti-corruption authorities. So far, none of the donations have led to criminal proceedings.