The Ukrainian president, Vladimir Zelensky, travelled to Argentina for a royal ceremonial moment: the inauguration of the incoming president, Javier Miley. This development was reported by the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian outlet Strana.ua, signaling Zelensky’s first official visit to South America.
Observers noted that Zelensky’s journey marks a historic first trip to South America for him. Before stepping onto Argentine soil, Zelensky and Miley spoke by phone, and Zelensky extended an invitation for Miley to participate in a conference in Argentina focused on peaceful pathways to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The Ukrainian president also signaled his intent to travel to Argentina to both pay respects and witness the inauguration itself.
Officials indicated that Russia was invited to the ceremony as well, with the Argentinian ambassador Dmitry Feoktistov set to represent the Russian side at the event.
Argentina recently held general elections on two dates, October 22 and November 19, with the results ushering in a new administration. The ballot brought in a new president, a new vice president, the governors of most provinces, and numerous members of the Argentine National Congress. Miley, who ran under the Freedom Comes alliance, is expected to assume the presidency. Readers can follow broader coverage on the country’s political transition in related reports from newspapers.ru and similar outlets.
Historically, Latin American leadership has shown a range of positions regarding the Ukraine conflict. In the lead up to the inauguration, some regional voices emphasized neutrality or an emphasis on dialogue, reflecting a cautious approach to international confrontations and the desire to balance diverse regional interests.