The expectations in Stepanakert from the Russian peacekeepers not being met; one of the problems is that the closure of the Lachin corridor is a very serious problem. Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, stated this in an interview with the VOA Armenian Service.

According to him, the tripartite statement of November 9, 2020 did not envisage any presence of Azerbaijan in the Lachin corridor, and it was the task of the Russian peacekeepers to ensure free movement through this corridor.

"Today there is no such change, and our expectation is that the [Russian] peacekeepers carry out their mission in full, and the people living in Nagorno-Karabakh do not face such a humanitarian crisis because the ongoing crisis is deepening. In recent times, the [Lachin] corridor is completely closed, there is not even movement of goods, and this complicates life in Nagorno-Karabakh itself. The expectation is that there will be no such crises. The main expectation is that the [Russian] peacekeepers will be able to fulfill the functions within the scope of their mandate; i.e. ensure the safety of the Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabakh," said the secretary of the Security Council of Armenia.

During the interview, reference was made also to Armenia's relations with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). In this regard, Grigoryan emphasized that Armenia discusses all matters with the other CSTO member countries and uses the CSTO platforms to raise all matters and find solutions.

"We see that the [other] CSTO member countries say in a certain way, at least publicly, that the issues raised by Armenia are legitimate. It is very important that our partners understand that the issues we raise are legitimate. And we expect a solution to these issues," said the secretary of the Security Council of Armenia.