The Council of the European Union launched the EU Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) on 13 July 2026 under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), aiming to help Armenian authorities strengthen national resilience against hybrid threats and evolving security challenges, according to a press release by the Council of the EU. Formally established on 21 April 2026, the advisory civilian mission will address cyber threats, foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), and illicit financial flows. EUPM Armenia was launched at the request of the Armenian government. It reflects a broader EU approach combining short and longer-term support for Armenian national security. The mission will fully respect the country's ownership and sovereignty.