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EU's Kallas Faces Backlash Over Armenia-Azerbaijan Comments

4/28/2025

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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas is set to visit Armenia to strengthen ties with President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Rome. However, her recent comments on Azerbaijan have drawn sharp criticism from Greek MEP Emmanouil Fragkos, who argues they compromise EU values and support for Armenia, urging a focus on justice rather than energy deals.

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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas is set to visit Armenia to strengthen ties with President Vahagn Khachaturyan in Rome. However, her recent comments on Azerbaijan have drawn sharp criticism from Greek MEP Emmanouil Fragkos, who argues they compromise EU values and support for Armenia, urging a focus on justice rather than energy deals.