Zelensky Courts Support at European Summit in Yerevan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Yerevan on 3 May 2026 for the European Political Community summit, with bilateral meetings beginning around 16:01 UTC. Talks with Norway’s prime minister focused on drones, air defense and energy support, while further meetings with UK, Finnish and Czech leaders are planned.
Key Takeaways
- Zelensky landed in Armenia’s capital Yerevan on 3 May for the European Political Community summit.
- He held talks with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on a drone cooperation package, air defense reinforcement and energy support for the coming winter.
- Additional bilateral meetings with the prime ministers of the UK, Finland and the Czech Republic are scheduled, with more likely on the second summit day.
- Ukraine seeks to convert summit visibility into concrete military, technological and economic commitments amid ongoing Russian pressure.
- The outreach underscores Kyiv’s strategy of diversifying security partnerships and industrial cooperation beyond traditional NATO channels.
Sources
- OSINT