Speaking in the European Parliament, Nikol Pashinyan identified the lack of active dialogue between the EU and Georgia as the main obstacle to Armenia's European integration. According to the Prime Minister, Georgia is a strategic 'bridge', and its candidate status has prompted Yerevan to begin the EU accession process.
The State Duma approved amendments on new draft rules
The State Duma of Russia approved amendments on new rules for conscription and delivery of summonses. Electronic summonses have been equated to paper ones, and for failure to appear at the military registration and enlistment office, a ban will be imposed on leaving the country, opening an individual entrepreneur and registering property.