Armenia Breaks With Russia on Ukraine, Pashinyan Says After Zelensky Visit to Yerevan

On 7 May 2026, Russia and Ukraine traded statements ahead of Victory Day on 9 May. Kyiv Post wrote that Armenia broke with Russia on Ukraine, Pashinyan said, after Zelensky's visit to Yerevan, and that Russia scolded its ally Armenia for hosting Zelensky. Zakharova commented on Zelensky and Pashinyan speaking in English, and on remarks by Armenia's parliament speaker about Belarus, which she called "simply envy of the country's successes".

The Russian Foreign Ministry said its 8-9 May truce initiative caused a "hysterical response" in Kyiv, and spoke about possible strikes on Kyiv. Zelensky warned against attending Russia's parade, and warned of a fair response as Russia escalates attacks before 9 May, according to Kyiv Post and the Straits Times. The Russian Foreign Ministry also said London leaves Kyiv with no chance of negotiating its way out of the conflict.