Summary
Ukraine and Syria plan to work together on security, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss sharing military expertise amid regional tensions. They also talked about improving food security in the area.
Key Facts
- Ukraine and Syria agreed to cooperate more on security issues.
- President Zelenskyy visited Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus.
- This is Zelenskyy's first visit to Syria since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in 2024.
- Ukraine offers military and drone expertise to Middle Eastern countries.
- Syrian air defenses are currently not equipped to handle Iranian drones or missiles.
- Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's role as a reliable grain supplier.
- Zelenskyy has also strengthened military ties with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
- Turkish and Syrian foreign ministers met with Zelenskyy during his visit to Syria.
