ArmInfo. The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh has raised questions about how much influence
western capitals actually have in the region, The Guardian writes. "I do not think the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is an embarrassment for Europe," said one senior European diplomat, adding that "the
whole geopolitics played out there", the source notes.
Nevertheless, the diplomat noted that "it is a very fragile
situation" and that in their view, now more than ever, Europe needs
"to stay with Armenia".
The newspaper also reports that "a senior EU official is set to
convene a meeting tomorrow with representatives of Armenia and
Azerbaijan, along with officials from France and Germany."
Turkey is an obstacle to Nato helping to de-escalate tensions in
Nagorno-Karabakh, another senior European diplomat told the The
Guardian today.
According to the source, the diplomat, who spoke on condition of
anonymity because they are not authorised to discuss the matter, said
the western military alliance could play a "more active part" due to
the humanitarian situation and impact on euroatlantic security.
But, they said, Nato is "paralysed" when it comes to Nagorno-Karabakh
due to member country Turkey, which supports Azerbaijan.
Asked if Nato or European governments have any leverage in the
ongoing crisis, a second senior European diplomat merely quipped:
"not really."
