European Union foreign ministers have approved the establishment of a new civilian mission to assist Yerevan in addressing hybrid threats, such as foreign interference in elections, cyberattacks, and illegal political financing, The Caspian Post reports, citing Armenian media.

The mission is set to begin operations in the coming months. Its mandate is planned for two years, and its official name will be the European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Armenia (EUPM Armenia).

Armenia requested the renewal of the mission in December last year. Following discussions in Brussels and Yerevan, EU ambassadors unanimously approved the decision last week.