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Syria's geopolitical landscape is shifting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently visited Damascus to meet Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish representatives, marking a new phase in diplomatic engagements. They discussed key issues such as food security in the Middle East and Ukraine's role in this sphere. Moreover, significant movements include Russia's withdrawal from Syria's Qamishli airfield and plans for Syrian President al-Sharaa's historic visit to the White House. The evolving scenario includes Ukraine's initiative to restore diplomatic ties and support Syria through its food programs, while geopolitical maneuvers like US sanctions' lift imply broader regional impacts.

What was the purpose of Zelenskyy's visit to Syria?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit aimed to strengthen diplomatic relations, discuss food security in the Middle East, and enhance cooperation between Ukraine, Syria, and Turkey. This visit signifies Ukraine's proactive diplomatic role in the region.

How is Ukraine involved in Syria's food security?

Ukraine is actively participating in discussions to enhance food security within Syria and the broader Middle East. Initiatives like Ukraine's humanitarian food program aim to mitigate crises stemming from geopolitical tensions and contribute to regional stability.

What is the significance of Russia's withdrawal from Syria?

Russia's withdrawal from the Qamishli airfield is significant as it marks a strategic shift in Syria's military landscape. This movement could impact Syria's defense dynamics and influence future diplomatic and military alignments in the region.

What recent agreements have Ukraine and Syria signed?

Ukraine and Syria signed a joint communiqué to restore diplomatic relations, representing a milestone in rebuilding ties. This agreement fosters increased political dialogue, with potential long-term benefits for both nations in economic and security sectors.

What changes are expected from the US lifting sanctions on Syria?

The US lifting sanctions on Syria opens potential for economic revitalization and increased foreign investments. Such a move could enhance Syria's global trade relations, facilitate economic growth, and lead to increased political dialogue with international partners.

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Trilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine, Syria and Turkey took place in Damascus, - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS Trilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine, Syria and Turkey took place in Damascus, - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS In Damascus, in addition to the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, talks were held involving Ukrainian and Syrian delegations, as well as a trilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine, Syria and Turkey. 3 524 20 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visit to Syria

Zelenskyy met with Syrian President al-Sharaa: they discussed strengthening food security in Middle East. VIDEO Zelenskyy met with Syrian President al-Sharaa: they discussed strengthening food security in Middle East. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting in Damascus with the Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. The leaders discussed a number of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war and Ukraine’s role as a food supplier. 3 048 62 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visit to Syria

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Russia withdraws troops from airfield in northern Syria. VIDEO Russia withdraws troops from airfield in northern Syria. VIDEO Russian troops are leaving the Qamishli military airfield in northern Syria. 5 948 20 Previously in trend: Russian bases in Syria

Syrian leader to visit White House for first time in history on November 10 Syrian leader to visit White House for first time in history on November 10 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Washington on November 10 and meet with US President Donald Trump. This will be the first visit by a Syrian leader to the White House in history. 2 228 18 Previously in trend: US and Syria relations

Ukraine and Syria sign communiqué on restoration of diplomatic relations, - Zelenskyy Ukraine and Syria sign communiqué on restoration of diplomatic relations, - Zelenskyy On 24 September, Ukraine and Syria signed a Joint communiqué on the restoration of diplomatic relations. 2 425 16 Previously in trend: Ukraine and Syria have resumed diplomatic relations

Kremlin tries to blame Ukraine for spreading radioactive materials in Syria – DIU. VIDEO+PHOTOS Kremlin tries to blame Ukraine for spreading radioactive materials in Syria – DIU. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian special services conducted another information attack against Ukraine. In Syria, information is spreading about the alleged sale of military property "acquired" from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The "military property," fabricated by Russians, is a cheaply assembled container... 12 527 35 Previously in trend: Russian disinformation against Ukraine

Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria US President Donald Trump has signed a decree lifting sanctions against Syria. 2 231 23 Previously in trend: US to lift sanctions on Syria

US to lift sanctions on Syria – White House US to lift sanctions on Syria – White House US President Donald Trump plans to sign an order to lift sanctions on Syria. 1 307 10 Previously in trend: US to lift sanctions on Syria

Ukrainian woman with two children evacuated from Syria – DIU. PHOTO Ukrainian woman with two children evacuated from Syria – DIU. PHOTO As a result of a complex evacuation mission carried out by the Defence Intelligence of  Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the instruction of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Ukrainian woman and her two children were rescued from the closed al-Roj camp in Syria. 3 583 14

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof talks to Erdogan to discuss support for Ukraine and situation in Syria Dutch Prime Minister Schoof talks to Erdogan to discuss support for Ukraine and situation in Syria Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof had a conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, discussing the war in Ukraine, European security and the situation in Syria. 467 1 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

Sanctioned Russian cargo ship transported military equipment from Syria across English Channel - Times. PHOTOS Sanctioned Russian cargo ship transported military equipment from Syria across English Channel - Times. PHOTOS The Russian cargo ship Baltic Leader, which is under US sanctions, transported military equipment from Syria across the English Channel this week, accompanied by a warship. 7 877 12 Previously in trend: Sanctioned Russian vessel

Ukraine welcomes suspension of number of EU sanctions against Syria - Foreign Ministry Ukraine welcomes suspension of number of EU sanctions against Syria - Foreign Ministry Kyiv welcomes the decision of the Council of the European Union to suspend a number of sanctions against Syria in the energy, transportation and banking sectors. 785 6

Russia is withdrawing ships with ammunition from Syria, - British Ministry of Defense Russia is withdrawing ships with ammunition from Syria, - British Ministry of Defense In recent days, the UK Ministry of Defense has recorded the passage of 6 Russian warships and merchant ships carrying ammunition through the English Channel. 4 961 25

Syrian authorities in talks with Russia demanded Assad’s extradition - Reuters Syrian authorities in talks with Russia demanded Assad’s extradition - Reuters Representatives of the new Syrian government held talks with the Russian side. 5 043 16 Previously in trend: War in Syria

EU Foreign Ministers agree to ease sanctions against Syria EU Foreign Ministers agree to ease sanctions against Syria Foreign ministers of the European Union agreed to ease sanctions against Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. 441 0

EU to discuss lifting sanctions against Syria in late January, - Kallas EU to discuss lifting sanctions against Syria in late January, - Kallas EU foreign ministers will meet in Brussels at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions against Syria. 1 174 12

Ukraine scales up Grain from Ukraine initiative into Food from Ukraine Ukraine scales up Grain from Ukraine initiative into Food from Ukraine During the meeting, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Vitalii Koval agreed to coordinate efforts to scale up the Grain from Ukraine initiative and develop it into Food from Ukraine. 1 858 9

Sybiha calls on Europe to work together to restore stability in Syria Sybiha calls on Europe to work together to restore stability in Syria Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on European countries to join forces to restore peace and normal life in Syria and the region as a whole. 1 338 21

We are preparing to restore diplomatic relations with Syria, - Zelenskyy We are preparing to restore diplomatic relations with Syria, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced preparations to restore diplomatic relations with Syria. 1 386 15

Sybiha meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus - Arab News. PHOTO Sybiha meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus - Arab News. PHOTO A delegation of Ukraine, headed by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, is in Syria. 4 780 19 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Zelenskyy at Headquarters: Number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in Kursk region exceeds 3 thousand people Zelenskyy at Headquarters: Number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in Kursk region exceeds 3 thousand people On Monday, December 23, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 3 515 42 Previously in trend: War in Syria War

Zelenskyy on providing military assistance to Syrian rebels: There is no such official information Zelenskyy on providing military assistance to Syrian rebels: There is no such official information President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied that the Syrian rebels who overthrew the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad on December 8 received military assistance from Ukraine. 1 174 4 Previously in trend: War in Syria War

Russia withdraws hundreds of troops from Damascus - Financial Times Russia withdraws hundreds of troops from Damascus - Financial Times Russia has withdrawn at least 400 soldiers from the Damascus region. This happened after negotiations with the new Syrian leadership. 3 651 8

EU to send representative to Syria to talk to new leaders, - Kallas EU to send representative to Syria to talk to new leaders, - Kallas EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said that the European Union will send an envoy to Syria to establish contact with the new government in Damascus. 567 0 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Ukraine is ready to help Syria prevent food crisis - Zelenskyy Ukraine is ready to help Syria prevent food crisis - Zelenskyy Ukraine can help Syria prevent a food crisis, in particular, through the humanitarian program Grain from Ukraine. 4 808 104 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russians whine about difficulties of evacuating their soldiers from Syria: they fear that columns will be covered with fire - DIU of Ministry of Defense Russians whine about difficulties of evacuating their soldiers from Syria: they fear that columns will be covered with fire - DIU of Ministry of Defense Hundreds of Russian soldiers cannot get from the province of Homs to the air base in Hmeymim because they are afraid that their convoy will be covered by fire. 7 125 37 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russians want to negotiate with new Syrian government to keep 2 military bases - Bloomberg Russians want to negotiate with new Syrian government to keep 2 military bases - Bloomberg The Russian Federation wants to reach an agreement with the new Syrian leadership on maintaining bases in the Tartus naval port and the Hmeimim airbase. 7 730 74 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Ukraine provided Syrian rebels with drones and operators - WP Ukraine provided Syrian rebels with drones and operators - WP The Syrian rebels of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, who overthrew the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad on December 8, received drones and other assistance from Ukrainian intelligence. 15 114 45 Previously in trend: War in Syria War

Biden and Trump teams in contact on war in Ukraine and events in Syria - White House Biden and Trump teams in contact on war in Ukraine and events in Syria - White House The teams of the current US administration of US President Joe Biden and the administration of President-elect Donald Trump are discussing the war in Ukraine, the situation in Syria, and the conflict in the Middle East in general. 1 541 4

Putin will try to take revenge for Assad’s fall, so Ukraine needs help - Zelenskyy Putin will try to take revenge for Assad’s fall, so Ukraine needs help - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that by helping Ukraine fight against the Russian dictatorship, the international community is helping many other regions of the world restore security. 2 862 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria

As of summer 2024, there were up to 7.5 thousand Russian military in Syria – Head of CCD Kovalenko As of summer 2024, there were up to 7.5 thousand Russian military in Syria – Head of CCD Kovalenko As of the summer of 2024, there were about 6000-7500 Russian military personnel in Syria, including representatives of PMCs. 1 769 5

Syria has weapons that can be useful for Ukraine, but it is difficult to get them - Defense Express Syria has weapons that can be useful for Ukraine, but it is difficult to get them - Defense Express The Syrian arsenal of weapons provided by Russia and Iran may be important for Ukraine. 5 805 47 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy: Assad’s regime in Syria has fallen because all Russian troops are in Ukraine Zelenskyy: Assad’s regime in Syria has fallen because all Russian troops are in Ukraine Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has fallen because almost 800,000 Russian troops are in Ukraine. 4 281 66 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia has lost Syria: consequences for Ukraine | Yurii Butusov LIVE. VIDEO Russia has lost Syria: consequences for Ukraine | Yurii Butusov LIVE. VIDEO Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov comments live on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and Russia's loss of Syria and talks about the implications of these events for Ukraine. 16 085 32

Israeli troops enter Syrian territory - NYT Israeli troops enter Syrian territory - NYT After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, the Israeli army crossed the demilitarised zone and entered Syria. 23 062 107 Previously in trend: War

Russia helped Assad to escape from Syria under guise of disinformation about plane crash - DIU Russia helped Assad to escape from Syria under guise of disinformation about plane crash - DIU The Russians helped Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad escape from the country, covering it up by spreading disinformation about the alleged crash of the plane carrying him. 10 738 37

Example of Syria shows that Russia can be driven away, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis Example of Syria shows that Russia can be driven away, - Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis The fall of the dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria shows that Russia can be driven out of the regions where it causes chaos. 3 906 52

Scholz welcomes overthrow of Assad regime in Syria: Law and order must be restored quickly Scholz welcomes overthrow of Assad regime in Syria: Law and order must be restored quickly The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and the change of power in Syria is "good news". 2 903 18 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Kallas: Fall of Assad’s dictatorship shows weakness of Russia and Iran Kallas: Fall of Assad’s dictatorship shows weakness of Russia and Iran The head of the European Union's diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, reacted to the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. She sees this as a weakness of Assad's supporters - Russia and Syria. 2 992 17

Assad has fallen. This will happen to all dictators who rely on Putin - Sybiha Assad has fallen. This will happen to all dictators who rely on Putin - Sybiha Russian dictator Vladimir Putin always betrays those who rely on him. 7 588 85 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Syrian opposition forces capture Damascus, announce Assad’s escape Syrian opposition forces capture Damascus, announce Assad’s escape On Sunday morning, the united forces of the Syrian opposition announced the liberation of the capital Damascus, and the flight of President Bashar al-Assad from the city. 37 223 313

Russia lost 600,000 soldiers in war against Ukraine, it is unable to help Assad - Trump reacts to events in Syria Russia lost 600,000 soldiers in war against Ukraine, it is unable to help Assad - Trump reacts to events in Syria US President-elect Donald Trump said that Russia lost 600,000 soldiers in the war against Ukraine. Due to significant losses, the Kremlin cannot help the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria. 25 367 122 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainians urged to leave Syria due to worsening security situation - MFA Ukrainians urged to leave Syria due to worsening security situation - MFA Ukrainian citizens staying in Syria are urged to leave the country or refrain from traveling. 1 429 14 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine is not involved in escalation of situation in Syria, Russia and Iran are responsible – MFA Ukraine is not involved in escalation of situation in Syria, Russia and Iran are responsible – MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has categorically rejected Russia's accusations of Ukraine's alleged involvement in the worsening security situation in Syria. 1 386 14 Previously in trend: War

Russian troops and diplomats flee Damascus - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russian troops and diplomats flee Damascus - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russians are fleeing the Syrian capital Damascus. The Russian military and diplomats are leaving the city in droves. 20 770 50 Previously in trend: War

Rebels in Syria take control of Aleppo - Al Arabia Rebels in Syria take control of Aleppo - Al Arabia For the first time in 10 years of the conflict in Syria, the Assad regime has lost control of the country's second largest city, Aleppo. 16 803 80

Rebels in Syria enter center of Aleppo, Russia promises Damascus more aid - Reuters. PHOTOS Rebels in Syria enter center of Aleppo, Russia promises Damascus more aid - Reuters. PHOTOS On 30 November, rebels in Syria announced that they had reached the centre of Aleppo. The city's airport and all roads leading to it were closed. 27 138 82 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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