European Union officials hope to replicate Moldova’s “success story” in Armenia, they said in an interview with Radio Liberty’s Armenian service.

It remains unclear whether a hybrid rapid response team will return to Armenia as elections approach, but in early spring it is expected to present a report outlining Brussels’ next steps toward Yerevan.

This may include a full-fledged EU civilian mission in Armenia to replace the current EU mission (EUMA), established in 2023 to support stability in Armenia’s border areas adjacent to Azerbaijan. However, such a mission would require unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states.

Alongside the hybrid response team, the EU diplomatic corps and the European External Action Service have circulated a more detailed document among member states titled “Policy Framework for a Crisis Approach on Armenia” (PFCA).

The 28-page document, reviewed by the outlet, proposes creating a new Common Security and Defence Policy mission. It states that “developing bilateral relations with Armenia and supporting internal and regional stabilization, particularly by freeing Armenia from polarizing external interference, is in the EU’s vital interest.”

The document identifies Moscow as Brussels’ main rival in Armenia, noting that “Russia has intensified its coercive posture toward Armenia amid Yerevan’s gradual reorientation toward the EU, leveraging Armenia’s deep economic dependence and fragile regional security environment.”

The list of “destabilizing tactics” includes threats to raise gas prices and restrict trade, disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and “psychological operations (PSYOP) aimed at undermining trust in elections and regional stability.”

It also notes that “Armenia remains highly dependent on Russia in the areas of security, economy, and energy,” highlighting that the country is a member of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union, making Moscow its main energy supplier and largest trading partner. Russian companies also control key gas, railway, and telecommunications infrastructure in Armenia.

The document further warns that the EU could “lose influence over key processes, including the implementation of peace agreements, shaping Armenia’s security reforms, and its broader strategic orientation” if political support is not backed by concrete actions.

It also expresses concern that Russia may step in if Brussels does not, concluding that “the EU will miss a historic opportunity to free regional actors from Moscow’s grip during a period of Russia’s relative weakness in the region.”