In her view, “this is especially important during a time of increased Russian pressure and disinformation in the region.”
The US State Department claimed that Russia is putting pressure on the countries of "Eastern Partnership".
“The United States congratulates Latvia for hosting a successful summit as the Presidency of the Council of the European Union,” Harf said.
Eastern Partnership envisages the political association and economic integration of the EU with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. The last three countries signed an agreement on associated partnership with the EU in 2014.
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