Truck drivers have been blocking interstate roads leading to the Bagratashen, Gogavan, and Bavra checkpoints since October 20.
They are protesting against new legal regulations in Russia, according to which, instead of 180 days, they are allowed to stay in Russia for 90 days, and those who violate the period are subject to deportation with a 3-5 year ban on returning.
They expect the government to take steps and negotiate with Russia to ease the restrictions.
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