DISINFO: The EU mission is working against Russia and Iran
SUMMARY
Russia has repeatedly stated that the EU mission is working against Russia and Iran. They are employees of special services, and now they can do whatever they want in Armenia. We don't know who they are and where they come from, maybe they are American special forces who come under the name of Euro observers? What subversive actions can they carry out? We don't know.
The EU observers can import weapons and ammunition because nobody can inspect them, and they are inviolable. That is, they can become a small military base. Thus, it will be a NATO military base, not under the name of NATO. Who will prevent them from doing that?
RESPONSE
Recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets attempting to discredit the EU mission in Armenia, accusing it of espionage and subversive activities on the territory of Armenia.
The claim was made in the context of Armenia's ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union on the status of the EU mission in Armenia as well as the decision of the EU Foreign Affairs Council to expand the mission and increase the number of observers.
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. It has no links to NATO or troops from its member countries.
From the very beginning, this 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.
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