DISINFO: The EU mission in Armenia is anti-Azerbaijani, anti-Russian and anti-Iranian
SUMMARY
The EU uses Armenia as a tool of influence and conducts espionage activities in the region under the auspices of the observation mission.
The anti-Azerbaijani, anti-Russian, and anti-Iranian goals of this mission are obvious. Moreover, NATO countries are joining it. This is a geopolitical project used to strengthen the presence of the collective West in the region.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative attempting to discredit the EU mission to Armenia, accusing it of espionage.
The EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) is a civilian mission that observes and reports on the security situation on the ground, contributes to the security of the people in conflict-affected areas in Armenia, and builds confidence on the ground. Through its presence, EUMA also contributes to ensuring an environment conducive to the normalisation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan supported by the EU.
From the very beginning, the exclusively civilian mission has been fully transparent about its plans to operate from six hubs.
The mission was launched in Armenia in response to a request by Armenia. EUMA conducts routine patrolling and reports on the situation, which strengthens the EU’s understanding of the situation on the ground.
The decision to deploy the EU monitors on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan was made after the September 2022 escalation. The EU has called for and helped a normalisation process.
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