Armenian MP Tigran Abrahamyan from the opposition With Honor faction says the recent violations of the Artsakh ceasefire by Azerbaijan were expected.

"As long as Artsakh's status is not clarified, the exercise of the [Artsakh people’s] right to self-determination and its international recognition is not at the core of the negotiations, Azerbaijan will continue to demonstrate insolent behavior due to various circumstances and factors,” he wrote on Facebook on Thursday.

“Artsakh continues to be solely a bargaining chip for the Armenian authorities, who have already got rid of its "obligations" connected with it.

“Unfortunately, the recent developments in Artsakh were expected, as the Armenian authorities have left our compatriots' fates in limbo, showing indifference.

“The peace agenda unveiled by the current authorities inflicts a fatal blow to the interests of Armenia and Artsakh, which, naturally, favors Azerbaijan and Turkey,” the MP said.