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YEREVAN, JUNE 23, ARMENPRESS. Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that Azerbaijan's blocking of the entrance to the Lachin Corridor is a violation of the joint declaration of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, which leads to deepening of tensions, ARMENPRESS reports, Zakharova said, commenting on the situation around the Lachin corridor.

"In connection with the closing of the entrance to the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan, we draw attention to the fact that such actions are a violation of the provisions of the November 9, 2020 declaration of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Such steps lead to the escalation of tension and do not contribute to maintaining a normal atmosphere in the process of normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia with the support of Russia," said Zakharova.

Russia calls on Baku to completely unblock traffic through the Lachin Corridor, and also emphasizes the importance of the consistent implementation of the tripartite agreements.

Yesterday, June 22, the Azerbaijani side resorted to another provocation and criminal action, closing the only road between Artsakh and Armenia (Lachin Corridor) with a concrete barrier.

"In fact, in addition to the illegal checkpoint and blocking the road with armored vehicles, Azerbaijan is now demonstratively blocking the road, preventing any movement, including by the Red Cross and peacekeepers.

This incident once again demonstrates the criminal goals of the Azerbaijani authorities to completely isolate the people of Artsakh from the outside world and to use all methods of repression," said the press release of Artsakh's information headquarters.