President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on August 12, 2026, noting that relations between Ukraine and Armenia are becoming 'more constructive.' Zelensky wrote on Facebook that maintaining continuous dialogue is important for the two countries.
The leaders discussed priority areas for further bilateral cooperation and Zelensky's recent visit to Armenia. Zelensky also thanked Pashinyan for congratulating him on the 975th anniversary of the founding of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a significant Orthodox Christian site.
Pashinyan's government has been increasingly moving away from Russia, Armenia's traditional ally, and seeking closer ties with the West. Relations between Russia and Armenia have deteriorated since Russia's failure to prevent Azerbaijan's September 2023 offensive into Nagorno-Karabakh.
Earlier, on August 11, Zelensky spoke with Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Delgado about cooperation and security. Zelensky also recently met with Serbian President Alexander Vucic to discuss territorial integrity and cooperation, including potential joint projects in food security and infrastructure.
What Happens Next
01Zelensky and Pashinyan agreed to remain in contact.
02A future meeting between Zelensky and Fernandez Delgado is to be arranged.
03Zelensky and Fernandez Delgado will visit each other's countries.
04Specific joint projects in infrastructure and food security between Serbia and Ukraine may be implemented.
