Armenia shifts toward Europe as Zelenskyy visits amid EU summit
Armenia hosted the European Political Community summit and EU-Armenia talks, signaling a turning point as Yerevan moves closer to the EU and Ukraine; Moscow rebuked the shift and Russian state media criticized the visit after Armenia’s CSTO departure and hints of EU membership. Zelenskyy’s first Armenian visit in 24 years focused on restoring dialogue, expanding economic ties, and security cooperation, including plans to resume the Joint Intergovernmental Commission in Kyiv, while discussions about future talks with Putin and Russia’s role in the region continued amid Armenia’s still-present Russian defense commitments (Gyumri base).