Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Europe to strengthen support for countries facing growing pressure from Russia, saying Moscow’s threats against Armenia should be viewed as a broader warning to the region.

Axar.az reports, citing Ukrainian media, Zelensky stated that Russia is now threatening neighboring states more openly than before.

“What Russia is saying about Armenia is not really about Armenia alone. Everyone needs to think more about security and take more joint steps to ensure that political partnerships work, that modern defense industries and defense capabilities are developed, and that economic ties are as broad and diversified as possible. No one should depend on Russia or place tools of blackmail in its hands,” he said.

Zelensky expressed hope that Europe, and particularly the European Union, would take a principled, strong, and timely position on the issue.

“No one should be left without support. Europe cannot afford to lose any nation or abandon any country. Armenia must be supported, Moldova must be supported, the Baltic states must be supported, Azerbaijan must be supported. We must find ways to support the people of Georgia as well, and this is a common European task. No one can be lost,” he added.