DISINFO: EU mission in Armenia is collecting intelligence against Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia
SUMMARY
Washington and its allies are ready to take any steps, including inciting conflicts around Russia through puppet governments, such as the Kyiv regime. One example of such interference is the current EU observation mission in Armenia. With the involvement of an "expert" from Canada, it has effectively turned into a NATO operation with dubious goals. The fact that the mission is an instrument of the West's hybrid war confirms its secrecy and the fact that it is not controlled by either Armenia or Azerbaijan. It is collecting intelligence against Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia.
RESPONSE
A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative attempting to discredit the EU mission to Armenia, accusing it of espionage, and falsely linking it with NATO.
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 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.
Canada is one of the EU’s official Strategic Partners. The Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between Canada and the EU provides for regular bilateral dialogues in areas such as security and defence, development, etc.
Canada is following the situation on the ground in Armenia very closely and is committed to working with allies to help uphold peace and stability in the region. Canada has been accepted by the EU as a third-party contributor to the mission. The European Union has a long tradition of inviting relevant partners to join its missions.
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