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On September 24, 2025, Ukraine and Syria marked a significant step in international diplomacy by signing a Joint Communiqué to restore their bilateral relations. This move illustrates Ukraine's ongoing efforts to stabilize and engage with Syria, as declared by President Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions fuel further developments in Syria as the Kremlin attempts to blame Ukraine for an alleged radioactive threat, raising international security concerns. These intricate international dynamics highlight Ukraine's crucial role in the Middle East and underline the necessity of strategic diplomatic dialogues to ensure regional peace and stability. The restoration of diplomatic ties with Syria could have a profound impact on regional politics and economic relations.

What led to Ukraine restoring diplomatic ties with Syria?

Ukraine decided to restore diplomatic ties with Syria to strengthen international cooperation and stabilize the region. The Joint Communiqué indicates both nations' intent to collaborate on diplomatic fronts, underlining Ukraine's strategic shift towards engaging constructively with Damascus amidst broader geopolitical challenges.

Why is the Kremlin blaming Ukraine for radioactive materials in Syria?

The Kremlin alleges that Ukraine is responsible for spreading radioactive materials in Syria as part of an info war tactic. The fabricated claim suggests containers with hazardous materials sourced from Ukrainian military stockpiles, and serves to deflect attention away from Russia's controversial actions, aiming to undermine Ukraine's international standing.

How has the US policy towards Syria changed in 2025?

In 2025, the US, under President Trump, shifted its policy by lifting sanctions against Syria. This policy change reflects evolving US geopolitical strategies in the Middle East, balancing challenges of regional security, humanitarian needs, and recalibrating diplomatic relations with Syria and its governing authorities post-Assad regime.

What does the Ukraine-Syria diplomacy mean for the Middle East?

Ukraine's rekindling of diplomatic ties with Syria could significantly impact the Middle East, fostering new alliances and opening avenues for economic cooperation and political dialogue. The sustained engagement could also contribute to regional peace, encouraging other nations to follow suit in diplomatic reconciliation efforts.

How have European nations responded to Syria's recent developments?

European nations have exhibited a cautious yet strategic response to developments in Syria, including easing certain sanctions to facilitate humanitarian aid and economic trade. The EU aims to foster stability and peace in the region, complementing efforts by countries like Ukraine to re-establish diplomatic and economic ties with Syria's new government.

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санкції,підпис Zelensky introduced sanctions against 300 individuals and 141 legal entities, including Syrian citizen Bashar Assad and Iranian producer of Shaheds President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky implemented the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to apply personal sanctions against 300 individuals and 141 legal entities. 3 785 29 War in Ukraine

туреччина Number of victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeded 33 thousand The number of deaths due to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeded 33 thousand. 4 369 69 World

туреччина,землетрус Number of people killed as result of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria exceeded 23.8 thousand. The number of dead as a result of the earthquakes that occurred on February 6 exceeded 23,818, in particular, 20,318 victims are currently known in Turkey, and more than 3,500 in Syria. 2 802 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

туреччина,землетрус Death toll from earthquake in Turkey and Syria reaches 19 thousand Total death toll from powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 has reached at least 19,000. More than 71 thousand people were injured. 3 505 8 World

туреччина As result of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, more than 15,000 people have already died Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have killed at least 15,000 people, while rescuers continue to try to rescue people still trapped under the rubble. 2 651 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

туреччина Number of people killed as result of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria exceeded 12 thousand. The total number of dead in Turkey and Syria as a result of the earthquake reached 12,049 people. 2 812 9 World

туреччина Death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria reaches 7.2 thousand As a result of powerful earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, death toll reached 7,266 people. 4 886 27 World

туреччина Earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to 2.7 thousand Number of fatal victims after earthquake with epicenter in southeastern Turkey increased to 2730 people, almost 14.5 thousand injured. 3 267 16 World

туреччина Strong earthquake occurred in Turkey, killing more than 900 people. PHOTOS As a result of the earthquake in Turkey, more than 900 people died. 29 203 162 Photo News

корабель,сирія This year, Russia exported more than 500,000 tons of grain to Syria from occupied Crimea, - Reuters This year, Russia increased the export of wheat stolen from Ukraine to Syria 17 times. 803 10 War in Ukraine

ердоган,путін Russia has not fulfilled its obligations in Syria, - Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Russia of not fulfilling the agreements in Syria. 21 934 59 Previously in trend: War in Syria

алеппо Russia can bomb Ukraine, as before Syria, - British analysts Russia may resort to the same bombings in Ukraine as in Syria. To prevent this from happening, Western partners should supply Ukraine with more air defense and weapons and do it faster. 30 839 82 Previously in trend: War

рф,росія,окупанти,сирія Russian presence in Syria has been significantly reduced thanks to Armed Forces, which are beating occupiers, - Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Russia is forced to withdraw its contingents even from other regions, as Ukrainian defenders beat the invaders on their land. 2 909 6 Previously in trend: War

сирія Israel bombed assembly site of Iranian drones in Syria, - SOHR An airstrike near Damascus on Friday completely destroyed an assembly line of Iranian drones. 86 681 254 World

рф,ппо Russia took part of air defense from Syria. Israel may change its mind about helping Ukraine, - New York Times Russia recently transferred some troops and equipment, including air defense systems, from Syria. This removed one of the main constraints on Israeli military action in Syria and could change Israel’s position on aid to Ukraine. 11 784 95 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

боїнг,літак Ukraine terminated agreement with Syria on air traffic The agreement between the countries was signed on April 2, 1993, in Kyiv. Now it is torn by the decision of the Cabinet. 5 022 11 Ukrainian Politics

сирія Russia may transfer troops to Ukraine from Syria - Reuters The military contingent of the Russian Federation participating in the civil war in Syria may be sent to Ukraine 9 194 36 World

босфор Despite Turkish restrictions, Russia transported S-300 missiles across Bosphorus, - Naval News Russia was able to transfer missiles for the S-300 complex across the Bosphorus to the Black Sea from its bases in Syria. 14 200 37 World

рф,зрк,с-300,сирія Russia returned S-300 air defense systems from Syria to replace war-damaged ones in Ukraine - Times of Israel. PHOTOS Russia removed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems from Syria, which were deployed near the city of Masiaf in the northwest of the country. 14 557 100 Previously in trend: War

зерно Syrian vessel with stolen Ukrainian barley was discovered in Lebanon A Syrian-flagged vessel loaded with stolen Ukrainian yamen from the occupied territory was discovered in the port of the Lebanese city of Tripoli. 4 115 21 World

рф,армія Russian generals urgently transfer relatives to "safer" service in Syria, - MID The military leadership of the armed forces of the Russian Federation does not want to involve their relatives and friends in the so-called "special operation" in Ukraine. 17 921 22 Previously in trend: War

сирия Ukraine breaks diplomatic relations with Syria, - MFA In response to the recognition of the so-called "independence" of the temporarily occupied territories in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Ukraine announces the severance of diplomatic relations with Syria without severing consular relations. 10 630 21 Ukrainian Politics

зерно,порт Next ship of Russian Federation with stolen grain in Ukraine arrived to Syria, - mass media New satellite images show that a Russian cargo ship with grain allegedly stolen from Ukrainian farms has arrived in Syria. 6 700 42 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

судно,сірія Russian ship with stolen grain from Ukraine was found in Syria - CNN. PHOTOS According to CNN, a Russian cargo ship carrying grain previously stolen from the occupied territories of Ukraine was discovered in the port of Latakia in Syria. 14 503 32 World

рф,окупанти Occupiers are trying to involve cadets from Libya and participants in hostilities in Syria and Chechnya in war with Ukraine, - intelligence Students of the Mikhailovsky Military Artillery Academy (St. Petersburg), who are undergoing internships in Libya, may soon join the occupation army. 4 307 14 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns Assad, Russia aggression in Syria: "People's suffering must end" Ukraine is deeply concerned about the escalation of the situation in Idlib and condemns the attack by the Bashar al-Assad regime and the Russian Federation against the Turkish military. 4 191 43 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Turkish embassy staff attacked protester woman with bollard. VIDEO Turkish embassy staff attacked protester woman with bollard. VIDEO Few decades of libertarian and left-wing activists gathered on October 11th for support of Rojava, democratic confederalism and against the military operation of Turkey in Rojava, North Syria. 28 405 337 Previously in trend: War in Syria

10 Syrians pretending to be Ukrainian volleyball team arrested in Greece. PHOTO 10 Syrians pretending to be Ukrainian volleyball team arrested in Greece. PHOTO The migrants were arrested in Athens Airport on September 22 as the police figured out that the Ukrainian passports provided by the migrants were stolen or lost. 6 563 30 Incidents

List of 66 Wagner mercenaries destroyed by US military in Syria published. LIST List of 66 Wagner mercenaries destroyed by US military in Syria published. LIST The list of Wagner PMC (off-line unit of Russia AF) mercenaries, who were defeated by the U.S. military near Deir ez-Zor, Syria on Feb. 7, 2018 and in Sudan while performing the reconnaissance tasks for Russia Ministry of Defense, has been published. 31 559 87 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU releases personal details of 11 Russian Wagner PMC mercenaries who fought in Donbas separatists’ ranks. PHOTOS SBU releases personal details of 11 Russian Wagner PMC mercenaries who fought in Donbas separatists’ ranks. PHOTOS Ukraine’s SBU Security Service disclosed particulars of mercenaries of Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner who fought in the Donbas on the Russia-backed separatists’ side. 10 310 31 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

US imposes sanctions on illicit Russia-Iran oil network supporting Assad regime, Hizballah, HAMAS US imposes sanctions on illicit Russia-Iran oil network supporting Assad regime, Hizballah, HAMAS On Nov. 20, the U.S. Treasury Department designated nine targets in an international network through which the Iranian regime, working with Russian companies, provides oil to the Assad regime. 12 955 108 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

US flatly denies Russia US flatly denies Russia's allegations about its forces' involvement in swarming Russian air base in Syria with drones U.S. Defense Department officials are pushing back hard against Russian claims that they were involved in a drone attack on a Russian air base in Syria earlier this year. 6 366 52 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Accident with Russia Accident with Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier: casualties reported as floating dock sinks during vessel's repair One of the world's largest floating docks, the PD-50, and the only one used to repair Russia's ill-fated aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, has sunk during the repairs to the vessel early on Tuesday. 33 255 319 Incidents

pmc,wagner InformNapalm exposes Wagner mercenaries "operating in Ukraine, Syria on behalf of Russian MoD". PHOTOS On Oct. 7, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) published a list of 206 non-staff servicemen of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces who operated as a part of the Wagner private military company (PMC) and participated in the military operations in Syria on behalf of the Russian Federation, including combat engagements in February 2018 in Deir ez-Zor. 8 198 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns meeting of Syrian officials with Crimean occupation authorities Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns meeting of Syrian officials with Crimean occupation authorities The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the official contacts of the Syrian Arab Republic with the occupation authorities of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. 894 6 Incidents

US officials see Kremlin US officials see Kremlin's intent to supply Syria with S-300 missiles as 'major mistake' U.S. officials hope Russia would reconsider deployment of the S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Syria. 22 106 210 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

"That’s what happens," - Trump on Russian military killed in plane downed in Syria "That’s what happens," - Trump on Russian military killed in plane downed in Syria Syria likely shot down a Russian military plane near its coast. 29 388 211 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian military aircraft shot down in Syria by pro-Assad forces, Moscow blames Israel for putting it in line of fire Russian military aircraft shot down in Syria by pro-Assad forces, Moscow blames Israel for putting it in line of fire The Russian military said Tuesday that the Russian maritime patrol aircraft was shot by Syrian regime anti-aircraft artillery amid the Israeli attack on Monday. 78 174 842 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Syria Syria's Assad approves gas attack on Idlib, - WSJ U.S. officials say President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has approved the use of chlorine gas in an offensive against the country’s last major rebel stronghold. 12 890 98 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU reveals identities of nine Wagner PMC mercenaries eliminated in Syria last February. PHOTOS SBU reveals identities of nine Wagner PMC mercenaries eliminated in Syria last February. PHOTOS Ukraine’s Security Service released personal data of several members of the so-called "Wagner Private Military Company" who were killed in Syria on the night of Feb. 8, 2018. 15 718 35 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Israel Defense Forces destroy Iran’s Russian-made Uragan MLRS based in Syria. VIDEO Israel Defense Forces destroy Iran’s Russian-made Uragan MLRS based in Syria. VIDEO The Israeli military say they have destroyed Syria-based Uragan multiple rocket launcher manufactured in the Russian Federation, which was in service with the Iranian army. 36 717 124 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Advanced Russian-made aerial interception system destroyed in Israeli airstrike on Syria. VIDEO Advanced Russian-made aerial interception system destroyed in Israeli airstrike on Syria. VIDEO Combined short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system Pantsir-S1 (NATO reporting name SA-22 Greyhound) was destroyed by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as part of a wide-scale attack against Iranian military sites in Syria. 142 078 603 Previously in trend: War in Syria

G7 members ready to take further restrictive measures should Russia’s actions so require G7 members ready to take further restrictive measures should Russia’s actions so require G7 member countries may consider stiffening sanctions against the Russian Federation over its violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty. 6 690 20 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Pentagon says Russian manufactured air defense systems totally ineffective Pentagon says Russian manufactured air defense systems totally ineffective Russia falsely claimed Syria air defenses shot down a significant number of missiles when in fact all of the targets were hit. 55 685 265 Previously in trend: War in Syria

France France's Macron says he convinced Trump not to withdraw troops from Syria so far France convinced U.S. President Donald Trump to continue military campaign in Syria and commit U.S. troops "for the long term". 37 634 181 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US Defense Department shows launch of cruise missile targeting Syrian government’s chemical weapons facilities. VIDEO US Defense Department shows launch of cruise missile targeting Syrian government’s chemical weapons facilities. VIDEO The US Department of Defense showed footage of the launch of the Tomahawk cruise missile from USS John Warner submarine based in the Mediterranean on April 14, 2018. 28 930 118 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Pentagon releases details on US-led airstrikes in Syria triggered by recent chemical attack. PHOTOS Pentagon releases details on US-led airstrikes in Syria triggered by recent chemical attack. PHOTOS The Pentagon disclosed more details about the three targets the American military struck in Syria late Friday in conjunction with British and French forces. 54 994 185 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia would not dare to retaliate US, NATO massive strike on pro-Assad forces, - Butusov Russia would not dare to retaliate US, NATO massive strike on pro-Assad forces, - Butusov Given NATO’s complete superiority, Russia would not dare to respond militarily to possible airstrike on Syria by the U.S. and its allies. Russians stand little chance of success in the Middle East. 78 493 388 Incidents

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