Armenia and Azerbaijan have commenced work on border demarcation, marking a significant step towards resolving territorial disputes that have strained relations for decades. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan approved Azerbaijan’s request to return four villages, sparking protests in neighboring Armenian villages fearing isolation. However, Armenia maintains that no sovereign territory will be ceded during the delimitation process, which utilizes Soviet-era maps. The disputed area includes strategic highways linking Armenia to Georgia and a major Russian gas pipeline, highlighting its geopolitical importance. Amid ongoing protests, Pashinyan emphasizes the necessity of resolving border disputes to prevent future conflicts. Russian border guards, previously deployed since 1992, will be replaced by troops from both Armenia and Azerbaijan.