Recent reporting from Radar Armenia indicates that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not undertake any working visit to Armenia or Azerbaijan. The outlet, citing unnamed sources, states that the anticipated trips to both countries have been canceled in connection with his previously planned visit to Baku, which was also called off. In the wake of rumors, Radar Armenia asserts that Zelensky’s itinerary for this spring has been pared back, with no dates set for trips to Yerevan or Baku at this time [Radar Armenia].
Historically, there had been chatter within regional media about Zelensky potentially traveling to Yerevan and Baku in March. Analysts and observers tracked these rumors with caution, noting that any public confirmation would signal a shift in regional dynamics and could influence ongoing diplomatic calculations in the South Caucasus. The reports underscored that such a visit would carry significant symbolic weight, potentially altering perceptions of Western engagement in Armenia and Azerbaijan. However, Radar Armenia’s assessment remains that concrete plans had not materialized, and no official schedules had been released to confirm a march arrival in either capital [Radar Armenia].
Within Armenian political discourse, a vocal argument has emerged from Aregnaz Manukyan, a deputy affiliated with the “Armenia” faction. He has suggested that media coverage of Zelensky’s possible visit to Armenia may be leveraged by external actors to steer the relationship between Yerevan and Moscow toward new thresholds. Manukyan contends that any Armenia visit could be orchestrated by foreign powers aimed at opening a second front against Russia. He further warned that such a move might be exploited by Azerbaijan to seize on the situation and intensify regional tensions. His remarks reflect ongoing debates about the influence of international players on Armenia’s foreign policy decisions and the delicate balance the country seeks to maintain amid larger geopolitical currents [Armenia Parliament, political commentary].
As the situation evolves, observers note that any potential Zelensky-Aliyev encounter would arise in a broader European context, where discussions about security guarantees, regional stability, and international backing for Armenia and Azerbaijan are repeatedly revisited. In the meantime, both Yerevan and Baku continue to manage their bilateral relationships with Moscow and Western partners, weighing assurances of sovereignty, economic interests, and defense considerations. The unfolding narrative demonstrates the importance of transparent communications from Kyiv and the capitals involved, ensuring that public expectations align with official policy while avoiding unintended escalations in a region with a history of swift shifts in alliances [Regional analyses, contemporary diplomatic briefings].
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