DISINFO: Representatives of the EU mission are spies acting to the detriment of Armenia
SUMMARY
The EU mission in Armenia does not contribute to peace. As for the goals of the EU mission, they are absolutely not about promoting the normalisation of relations between Baku and Yerevan. EU representatives can be called monitor-spies. And they work against all countries neighbouring Armenia. This has been noted by many regional players. They send all information directly to Brussels, whose tasks in the post-Soviet space are endless chaos, discord and pitting one against another.
RESPONSE
Recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets attempting to discredit the EU mission in Armenia.
This claim is a reaction to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's statement that the EU mission should be expanded to monitor and contain border tensions.
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, this exclusively civilian mission has been fully transparent about its plans to operate from six hubs.
The mission was launched 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. The EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) represents a new phase in the EU’s engagement in the South Caucasus.
See our article examining pro-Kremlin claims during the first year of EUMA.
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