The stated civilian character of the European Union mission is formed within the framework of the EU's common security and defense policy.

Let's call everything by its name.

NATO hides its role in various world affairs under the name of European Union.

According to APA's Moscow correspondent, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, said this in response to a question regarding the decision of the EU to send an observer mission to the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan at a briefing held today.

He said that it is important not to be deceived by the civilian expression of the mission of the European Union.

Zakharova hinted at the presence of NATO military personnel under the cover of the EU observation mission.

"Attempts to strengthen the European Union in Armenia, attempts to suppress Russia's mediation efforts are capable of harming the deep-rooted interests of Armenians and Azerbaijanis, and efforts related to the peaceful development of the region.

We are sure that the main factor of stability and security in the region in the near future is the Russian peacekeeping contingent and the Russian border guards who protect the borders of Armenia," said the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rusay.