Russia accuses Armenia over Zelenskiy anti-Russian remarks in Yerevan
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Updated · Reuters · May 10
Russia accuses Armenia over Zelenskiy anti-Russian remarks in Yerevan
9 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 10
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow wanted an explanation after summoning Armenia's ambassador on Thursday over comments made during Zelenskiy's visit last week.
Zelenskiy said Russia feared drones over Red Square before the May 9 victory parade, which proceeded on Saturday in a scaled-back format without the usual military hardware.
The dispute adds to worsening ties between traditional allies as Russia also warns Armenia is drifting toward the EU after hosting more than 40 leaders and an EU-Armenia summit.
As Armenia embraces a US-brokered peace deal, is Russia's long-standing influence in the South Caucasus collapsing beyond repair?
Will the new US-backed TRIPP corridor make the South Caucasus the next major East-West economic and political battleground?
Can Armenia's pivot to the West secure its future, or is it trading one powerful neighbor's control for another's?
From Moscow to Brussels: Armenia’s Strategic Shift After the 2026 EPC Summit and Its Regional Consequences
Overview
In early May 2026, Armenia hosted the 8th European Political Community (EPC) Summit, marking the largest international event in its history and the first time a Caucasian nation held the EPC. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Yerevan for the summit highlighted Ukraine's push for European integration and opened new avenues for military-technical cooperation, especially in drone technology. This strategic engagement set the stage for immediate geopolitical tensions, as Russia reacted strongly to Armenia's westward shift and Ukraine's active role, underscoring the fragile balance of power and the evolving alliances in the South Caucasus.