Russian low-cost carrier Pobeda said that flight DP-856, en route from Gyumri, Armenia, to Moscow, landed safely at Makhachkala Airport on June 22.

According to the airline, specialists are currently assessing the aircraft’s technical condition.

Earlier, data from the flight-tracking service Flightradar showed that the Boeing aircraft departed Gyumri at 11:24 Moscow time. Less than an hour into the flight, while over Russia’s Dagestan region, the aircraft transmitted a general emergency signal and descended to an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters.

The aircraft was subsequently diverted to Makhachkala, where it landed safely.

The flight had originally been scheduled to arrive in Moscow at 15:25 Moscow time.

In a procedural decision issued in response to an application filed by the New Force Reformist Party, the Court found that the participation of the two judges in the case was impossible due to perceived bias toward parties involved in the proceedings, their representatives, or other participants in the trial.

Artak Zeynalyan is a former member of the Republic Party, while Vladimir Vardanyan was a member of the Civil Contract Party. Both parties took part in the June 7 parliamentary elections through proportional electoral lists.

In a separate procedural decision, the Constitutional Court granted Civil Contract third-party status in the proceedings.

The Court has consolidated the appeals filed by seven political forces contesting the election results and appointed Edgar Shatiryan as the reporting judge in the case.

The hearings are scheduled to begin on June 26 at 11:00 a.m.

Under the agreement, Telecom Armenia, a leading transit operator in the region, will expand the geography and number of countries receiving international internet traffic through its network infrastructure, providing transit services toward Azerbaijan.

The companies said the agreement is aimed at enhancing the diversification of regional connectivity routes, improving the reliability and resilience of telecommunications networks, and fostering cooperation in the telecommunications sector.

The partnership is expected to contribute to the development of regional digital infrastructure by creating additional opportunities for international data transmission and strengthening connectivity across the South Caucasus.

Responding to inquiries from Armenpress, Armenia’s Investigative Committee confirmed that Hakobyan is being detained within the framework of an ongoing criminal proceeding being investigated by the agency.

The Investigative Committee did not immediately disclose additional information about the case or the charges involved.

In its judgment delivered on June 18, the Court found violations of Article 2 (right to life) and Article 3 (prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment) of the Convention.

The applicants, identified as V.T., L.V., and A.G., are the parents and sister of H.T., a major in the armed forces of the then Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. They alleged that H.T. was captured by Azerbaijani forces during the four-day military clashes in April 2016, tortured, decapitated, and mutilated before being killed.

According to the case file, H.T.’s body was discovered near the village of Talish, close to the line of contact. An investigation conducted by the Nagorno-Karabakh authorities and a forensic examination by an Armenian expert concluded that H.T. had sustained serious injuries after his military vehicle was ambushed and that his hands and head had been severed while he was still alive.

The Court found that H.T. had been subjected to torture and that Azerbaijan was responsible for violating his right to life. It also held that the treatment inflicted on him constituted a violation of Article 3 of the Convention.

In addition, the ECHR found a separate violation of Article 3 concerning the suffering endured by H.T.’s family members. The Court noted that the applicants were unable to recover all of H.T.’s remains and conduct a proper burial, causing them severe mental anguish and distress.

The Court awarded the applicants compensation for non-pecuniary damage, granting €60,000 jointly to H.T.’s parents and €30,000 to his sister. It also ordered Azerbaijan to pay €14,210 in legal costs and expenses.

The case is one of a number of applications before the Court related to allegations of atrocities committed during the April 2016 hostilities between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces. According to the Court, 21 similar applications remain pending.

The multi-purpose H145 helicopters will be utilised for transport missions. This acquisition represents Armenia’s first-ever contract with Airbus Helicopters, signaling a modernisation of the country’s rotorcraft capabilities with one of the most versatile and reliable platforms in its class.

“It is a great honour to officially welcome the Republic of Armenia to the Airbus Helicopters family. This first contract is a testament to the growing partnership between our company and Armenia, and we are proud to support the nation in modernising its aerial capabilities,” said Ludovic Boistot, Vice President, Head of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Caucasus. “The H145 is a proven workhorse that will provide the Armenian authorities with the flexibility and reliability needed for their most demanding transport mission requirements. We look forward to a long-lasting and fruitful collaboration as we develop our partnership in the coming years,” he added.

The H145 is renowned for its high performance, particularly in high-altitude and hot environments, making it an ideal fit for Armenia’s diverse and mountainous geography. The five-bladed version of the H145 provides increased payload, a smoother flight experience, and a simplified maintenance regime.

In total, there are more than 1,800 H145 family helicopters in service, logging a total of more than 8.5 million flight hours. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and the Helionix digital avionics suite. It includes a high performance 4-axis autopilot, increasing safety and reducing pilot workload. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO2 emissions are the lowest amongst its competitors.

The Ambassador presented the bilateral agenda, emphasizing the importance of recent visits to Armenia by senior U.S. officials, the agreements reached during those visits, the documents that were signed, and the steps being taken to deepen the strategic partnership.

Ambassador Mkrtchyan also spoke about the main areas of bilateral cooperation, including critical minerals, high technologies, and energy security, highlighting the importance of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.

The participants also discussed opportunities for enhancing regional security and cooperation, as well as a number of issues related to the peace process established in Armenia.

Earlier, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved motions submitted by the Prosecutor’s Office seeking consent to initiate criminal proceedings against Ghazinyan and to deprive him of his liberty.

The Prosecutor’s Office had submitted the motions to the CEC on June 6, requesting authorization to bring criminal charges against the candidate and place him under detention.

Also on June 6, the Anti-Corruption Committee announced that it had uncovered a new alleged case of vote-buying involving members of the Strong Armenia alliance. Following the discovery, the Committee petitioned the Prosecutor’s Office to seek the CEC’s consent for criminal prosecution and detention of Ghazinyan.

The case is being investigated within the framework of an ongoing criminal proceeding related to alleged electoral bribery during the election campaign.

According to a June 16, 2026 decision, the tribunal approved Armenia’s motion for bifurcation of the proceedings, allowing jurisdictional issues to be examined separately at a preliminary stage before consideration of the merits of the case.

The Armenian government had argued that the tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the claims. The tribunal found sufficient grounds to review all of Armenia’s jurisdictional objections during the initial phase of the proceedings.

Among Armenia’s key arguments is the claim that the Karapetyans do not meet the definition of an “investor” under the relevant international agreement. The government also argues that the claimants failed to comply with the requirements set out in Article 9(2) of that agreement.

The decision paves the way for the tribunal to consider jurisdictional questions at an earlier stage and potentially dismiss all claims brought against Armenia without proceeding to a full examination of the merits of the case.

In a public statement released on Sunday, Zonabend said she plans to organize an international women’s humanitarian delegation to travel to Baku in the coming weeks. The initiative, she noted, was launched at the request of her husband, who has been detained in Azerbaijan since September 2023.

Zonabend said that Vardanyan has been separated from his family for more than three years and has not had the opportunity to meet his granddaughters, who were born during his detention. She stressed, however, that the initiative is not only about her husband but also about 18 other Armenians who remain in Azerbaijani custody.

According to Zonabend, many of the detainees have not seen their relatives, received letters, or heard the voices of loved ones for years. She argued that following the closure of the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation office in Baku, Armenian detainees’ families have effectively lost regular independent humanitarian access to their relatives.

As part of the initiative, Zonabend has appealed to Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Commissioner, Sabina Aliyeva, requesting support for the delegation’s visit. She called for arrangements to allow meetings with Armenian detainees held at the Umbaki Penitentiary Complex, as well as the transfer of family packages, photographs, letters and other personal belongings permitted under Azerbaijani law.

“This initiative is not a political act,” Zonabend said in her statement. “It is an attempt to restore at least a minimal connection between those in detention, their families, and all those who care about their fate.”

She added that over the next two weeks, organizers will collect letters of support for Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan and will seek to deliver them alongside family packages during the planned humanitarian visit.

The names of the women expected to join the delegation will be announced at a later date, according to the statement.