The European Union has officially launched the EU Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) to support the country’s resilience against evolving hybrid threats.
According to a statement published by the Council of the European Union, the advisory civilian mission will assist the Armenian authorities in strengthening the country’s resilience against hybrid threats and enhancing its ability to respond to evolving security challenges.
Earlier, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced that EU foreign ministers were expected to approve a new partnership mission for Armenia aimed at countering hybrid threats.
Formally established on April 21, 2026, the mission will support Armenia’s capacity to address hybrid challenges, including cyber threats, foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), and illicit financial flows.
Specifically, the mission will provide strategic advice, technical expertise, and institutional capacity-building to various Armenian national institutions while promoting a whole-of-government approach to addressing such threats.
In addition, the mission will provide practical operational advice and establish a dedicated project cell to implement targeted actions within its mandate in close cooperation with international partners.
