Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced his intention to ratify the Rome Statute, which obligates signatory countries to follow the decisions of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move, pending approval in Armenia, could potentially lead to the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters Armenian territory, as an ICC arrest warrant has been issued against him for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Pashinyan emphasized that this decision was made in the interest of Armenia’s security and not to affect its relations with Russia.
Russian Presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced that President Vladimir Putin signed the draft strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050.
Patrushev stated that the final draft was signed on May 30, following its preparation by the Ministry of Defense and revision by the Maritime Board. The strategy incorporates proposals from various federal institutions and organizations. The initiative was launched after a Kremlin meeting in July 2024.
TR