"Russia betrayed the Armenian people": the head of the EU Council spoke about the events in Karabas

Charles Michelle stated that he was "extremely disappointed" by the decision made by Azerbaijan. Nevertheless, in the European Union they still consider Baku their partner. The inability of the Russian Federation to ensure peace and security in Karabas is a betrayal of the Armenian people. This was stated by European Council Chairman Charles Michel in an interview with Euronews.

The head of the EU Council criticized "Russian peacekeepers" in Karabas for staying away when Azerbaijan started a military operation. "It is clear to everyone that Russia has betrayed the Armenian people," the politician said. According to journalists, in the European Parliament called the "full failure" of the intermediary activity of Charles Michel, aimed at resolving the situation around the Karabakh.

The politician himself rejected this criticism, noting that European mediation allowed to "move forward". In particular, he mentioned the exchange of prisoners and progress on texts aimed at ensuring a future peace agreement between Yerevan and Baku. "But, saying this, I am extremely disappointed with the decision made by Azerbaijan, and I very firmly expressed it with President Aliyev," Charles Michel said.

The head of the EU Council emphasized that Baku still remains a partner of the European Union, but "this does not mean that the relationship is simple. " We will remind, on September 19 in Azerbaijan announced the beginning of a "anti -terrorist operation" in Karabakh. On September 20, the country's government stated that it has reached the goals and stops the shooting.