# Zelensky Courts Support at European Summit in Yerevan

*Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-05-03T16:03:50.026Z (4h ago)
**Category**: geopolitics | **Region**: Eastern Europe
**Importance**: 7/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: 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.