- Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it hopes Armenia’s policy of diversifying foreign relations does not imply a reduction in cooperation with traditional allies.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he instructed Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to ensure fair and impartial negotiations.
- Turkey, Azerbaijan must prove gas entering EU is not of Russian origin.
- Trump says U.S., India agree on trade deal, lower tariffs.
- Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
- Some European Allies have announced that they will deploy troops to Ukraine after a deal is reached, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says.
- Moscow describes possible deployment of Western forces in Ukraine as foreign interference.
- Crossing on Gaza-Egypt border reopened.
- Jannat Abad market in Tehran catches fire.
Ruben Rubinyan meets with Speaker of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk
On October 16, the President of the RA National Assembly Ruben Rubinyan being in Rome to participate in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
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