Zelensky Meets Syria's al-Sharaa in Damascus, Pledges Security and Food Cooperation

Zelensky made a landmark visit to Damascus, the first high-level visit since relations were restored in 2025.

“The presidents also discussed the situation in the region and prospects for improvement, as well as the context of the war waged by Russia against Ukraine”

Actualités Ukrinform

The two leaders agreed to work together to provide more security and opportunities for development.

Actualités Ukrinform

There is great interest in exchanging military and security experience.

The visit occurred amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, in which Syria has become a frontline.

Zelensky positioned Ukraine as a provider of military expertise to the Middle East.

He had signed military cooperation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar days earlier.

Al Jazeera

Syria is not known to have any air defenses capable of dealing with Iranian drones.

The talks included a trilateral meeting with Turkey.

Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's role as a reliable grain supplier.

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Al Arabiya English

He acknowledged the energy and infrastructure challenges Syria faces.

The meeting was part of Ukraine's active diplomacy aimed at real security and economic cooperation.

Zelensky connected the talks to Russia's war against Ukraine.

The visit illustrated rapid changes in Middle East alignments.

Zelensky arrived alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Al-Quds al-Arabi

Russia was a key ally of the previous Syrian regime.

The new leadership appears to be charting a different path.