EU forging closer ties with Armenia as it sends experts to help counter Russian interference
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EU forging closer ties with Armenia as it sends experts to help counter Russian interference
"The EU is setting up a team of 20-30 civilian experts for a two-year mission based in Armenia aimed at improving the response to Russian cyber-attacks, information manipulation and interference, as well as countering illicit financial flows."
"Armenians are facing massive disinformation campaigns and cyber-attacks. When Armenians go to the polls in June, they alone should choose their country's future."
The EU is sending a team of 20-30 experts to Armenia to counter Russian propaganda and interference amid rising support for the country. This initiative coincides with the first EU-Armenia summit, where leaders will discuss energy, transport, and economic support. The mission aims to enhance Armenia's response to cyber-attacks and disinformation, particularly ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7. The EU's foreign service is also establishing a rapid-response team to address foreign interference before the elections, emphasizing the importance of Armenian sovereignty in decision-making.
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