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“On one hand Azerbaijan issues declarative speeches about peace, on the other hand it gets prepared for war,” expert in Azerbaijan Anzhela Elibekova told Panorama.am when asked to comment on the recent developments on the frontline.

The expert said blaming the Armenian side for the death of an Azerbaijani soldier killed under unknown circumstances is nothing than a provocation.

“Apart from that, an attempt to advance toward the Armenian trenches was recorded at the state border. It means the Azerbaijani side has made use of the relative calm situation to occupy advantageous positions for an attack,” said the expert, suggesting ahead of the Karabakh summit with the Armenian leader, Aliyev demonstrates his tough position.

“He [Aliyev] now clearly shows his intention to come to the talks with a tough stance,” Elibekova said, without ruling out the possibility of unexpected agreements, yet questioning the topic of the discussions.

The expert next added that through breaching the relative peace at the frontline, Aliyev violated the agreements reached in Dushanbe last year.