“Russia’s failure to ensure peace and security in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is a ‘betrayal’ of the Armenian people,” the President of the EU Council, Charles Michel said in an interview with Euronews.

He stated that Russia betrayed the Armenian population.

“The situation is clear. Russia wanted to have soldiers on the ground to guarantee this peace and security agreement. But we see that the military operation was launched without the slightest reaction from the Russian peacekeeping forces in the territory. The European Union, on the other hand, had no force or military presence on the ground, said the President of the EU Council, emphasizing that he intends to propose a mediation between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Granada, Spain during the European Union summit later this week.

To the journalist’s question that the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh will cease to exist from January 1, therefore, how trust can be created under these conditions, Michel noted that Azerbaijan bears a great responsibility since it started the military operation.

“It’s now up to Azerbaijan to show goodwill by engaging while respecting international law to protect the rights and security of the entire population that lives in Azerbaijan, including the Armenian population,” Charles Michel emphasized.

The President of the EU Council also referred to the EU’s relations with Baku, describing it as complex but promising.

“Brussels’ relations with Baku continue to be complicated, but promising. Last year, the European Union did a lot to get more gas from Azerbaijan. “Azerbaijan should be more involved in efforts to strengthen security and develop cooperation in the Caucasus,” Michel said. He also referred to the ratification of Rome’s status in the National Assembly.

Azerbaijan is a partner today, yes, it’s a partner. That doesn’t mean the relationship is simple. No, it’s not simple. Are there difficulties? Yes, and these difficulties are real and should be understood,” he explained. Charles Michel concluded.