Syria

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. 04.12.24 18:17 1 307 14 Previously in trend: War

Two separate ISIL tactical units destroyed in Syria, - Pentagon U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq having committed 24 air strikes recently. 19.01.16 23:58 10 564 13 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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. 25.09.25 08:00 2 200 16 Previously in trend: Ukraine and Syria have resumed diplomatic relations

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. 12.01.25 16:20 1 087 12

Number of refugees to reach 60 million this year Global forced displacement for 2015 is on track to break all records, topping 60 million. 19.12.15 11:26 2 241 12 World

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. 27.09.22 19:18 5 023 11 Ukrainian Politics

Damascus agrees to UN humanitarian aid delivery in several Syrian towns The Syrian government has given its consent in principle to the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Madaya and the villages of Fua and Kefraya. 01.02.16 22:50 1 527 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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. 19.12.22 14:45 803 10 War in Ukraine

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. 29.04.25 18:27 3 404 14

France, Germany could discuss anti-Russian sanctions at EU summit German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she did not rule out discussion of sanctions against Russia at the upcoming EU summit. 20.10.16 11:29 6 088 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

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. 10.12.24 15:54 2 761 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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. 05.03.25 11:50 7 733 12 Previously in trend: Sanctioned Russian vessel

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. 12.01.25 16:04 1 715 9

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. 09.02.23 07:05 2 812 9 World

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. 15.02.25 17:47 4 848 25

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. 09.02.23 21:05 3 505 8 World

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. 16.12.24 15:02 3 544 8

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. 23.10.18 14:29 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 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. 18.10.18 17:32 894 6 Incidents

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. 24.10.22 18:01 2 909 6 Previously in trend: War

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. 09.12.24 22:41 1 619 5

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. 10.12.24 22:28 1 415 4

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. 09.02.23 09:14 2 651 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 18.12.24 16:45 1 062 4 Previously in trend: War in Syria War

US to lift sanctions on Syria – White House US President Donald Trump plans to sign an order to lift sanctions on Syria. 30.06.25 22:19 1 179 10 Previously in trend: US to lift sanctions on Syria

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. 25.02.25 16:42 689 6

Russia is training UAV operators in Syria for war against Ukraine - DIU At the Shayrat military airfield in Syria, Russian operators of Iranian-made drones are being trained for the war against Ukraine. 12.02.24 09:06 1 577 2 Previously in trend: War

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. 18.03.25 16:21 352 1 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

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. 16.12.24 14:26 440 0 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Donbas separatist republics want to remain part of Ukraine, - VICE News. VIDEO For the first time since the beginning of the Donbas war, separatist leaders voiced an option of their controlled territories to remain part of Ukraine. 06.10.15 18:02 411 0 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 27.01.25 19:50 343 0