PoliticsUkraine's charm offensive reaches Moscow's partners

Volodymyr Zelensky’s first wartime visits to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Serbia have delivered unexpected diplomatic gains for Kyiv among countries traditionally viewed as Moscow’s partners. Russia’s weakened political capital has created an opening, but none of the three is ready to clearly break with Moscow, leaving Ukraine’s concrete gains limited or uncertain.

Ukraine diplomacyVolodymyr ZelenskyRussian influenceSouth Caucasus

TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-14 16:26Original