Credibility of EU's Michel on line in Caucasus flare-up

When violence escalated this week in the South Caucasus, it was a slap in the face to efforts by the EU to build peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Less than two weeks ago, European Council president Charles Michel brought together heads of state from both countries, then issued a very detailed statement of just how well the meeting went.

Not only was it "open and productive," he said, he also added that both sides "agreed to ...