Azerbaijan and Armenia Agree to Reopen Vital Transport Links to Nagorno-Karabakh Amid Tensions

Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to reopen transport links including the Lachin corridor, easing a blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The deal allows Russian aid into Nagorno-Karabakh again after Armenia complained of humanitarian problems.
It came amid rising tensions as Nagorno-Karabakh elected a new president that Azerbaijan called illegal.
Both sides accused each other of military buildups and clashes before agreeing to the deal.
Residents in Armenia and Azerbaijan worried about potential for a new war over the disputed territory.

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