EU spy convoy engages in controversial actions along Azerbaijan-Armenia border VIDEO

The European Union’s intelligence and observation mission continues to engage in provocative activities along the contentious border between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

A convoy consisting of three vehicles was observed today, October 23, on the border section between the villages of Baghanis Ayrum and "Voskepar," historically referred to as Yukhari Askipara, Caliber.Az reports.

The convoy included two black SUVs and a single white vehicle emblazoned with the insignia of the European Union.

After this initial sighting, the same convoy proceeded to a nearby border area adjacent to the Azerbaijani village of Farakhli, where Armenian military personnel are currently undertaking engineering operations. During this encounter, European observers engaged in discussions with the Armenian soldiers on site. This raises a crucial question: are these European "observers armed with binoculars" mere spectators, or do they function as military advisors? This inquiry is further complicated by the potential intelligence-related objectives they may pursue.

The presence of EUMA representatives monitoring these engineering activities suggests that they have exceeded their mandated authority. They are not simply observing engineering and fortification efforts; rather, they appear to be providing direct guidance on operational procedures, effectively taking on a mentorship role. 

Moreover, it is important to highlight that the EU representatives have positioned themselves at a border section that was previously agreed upon and demarcated during bilateral negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. This manoeuvre has elicited evident discontent from France and various European bureaucratic institutions acting under its influence. The implications of this development are significant, indicating that the peace process between Baku and Yerevan could potentially advance without the need for intermediaries or moderators.

On October 14, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, while receiving the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belgium to Azerbaijan, Julien de Fraipont, articulated his concerns regarding the extension of the "European observers' mission" mandate along the border. He asserted that this extension, conducted without prior consent or even consultations with Azerbaijan, fosters distrust between the country and the European Union.

Additionally, Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Mikhail Galuzin, has commented on the situation, stating that the EU’s intelligence and observation mission is increasingly targeting Armenia's neighbours — namely Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran — while engaging in overtly provocative activities. 

By Tamilla Hasanova