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Zelensky to Visit Armenia for European Political Community Summit

President Zelensky will travel to Yerevan on May 4 for the EPC summit, marking a significant diplomatic push in the South Caucasus following his recent strategic visit to Baku. Make us preferred on G

President Zelensky will travel to Yerevan on May 4 for the EPC summit, marking a significant diplomatic push in the South Caucasus following his recent strategic visit to Baku. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (unseen) in Damascus on April 5, 2026. (Photo by SANA / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Yerevan on Monday, May 4, to attend the European Political Community (EPC) summit, EDnews reported. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed the visit during a press conference, stating that all members of the EPC are expected to participate in the high-level meeting. The visit is being coordinated as part of ongoing international diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . This trip to Armenia follows a major diplomatic milestone in the region on April 25, when Zelensky conducted his first visit to Baku since the start of the full-scale invasion . During that visit, Ukraine and Azerbaijan signed six bilateral documents focusing on defense-industrial cooperation and joint military production. President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan highlighted the “broad prospects” for military-technical cooperation and emphasized the role of the state oil company SOCAR in the Ukrainian market. Zelensky’s upcoming presence in Yerevan signals a coordinated effort to strengthen ties across the South Caucasus. In Baku, the president noted Ukraine’s readiness for trilateral peace talks and expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s consistent support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. As the EPC summit approaches, international observers are watching how the Ukrainian president balances relations within the region, particularly as Azerbaijan solidifies its role as a key strategic partner while Armenia hosts this significant European gathering. Other Topics of Interest Russia Test Launches New Soyuz‑5 Rocket From Kazakhstan The launch comes amid tighter EU sanctions on Russia and scaled‑back Victory Day celebrations as Moscow faces security pressures and possible renewed ceasefire talks. To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter Contact Us Please leave your suggestions or corrections here Cancel Send Kyiv Post Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.