The Karabakh blockade on the Lachin road between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Karabakh has ended after 4.5 months. The blockade, initially called a “demonstration,” aimed to halt the illegal exploitation of Karabakh’s natural resources by the Armenian side. Armenian authorities referred to it as a “blockade” since activists effectively obstructed the passage of goods and other traffic on the road. The blockade became redundant after Azeri authorities established a formal checkpoint on the road, preventing a pathway for military personnel and hardware to the region.