US EditionZelenskyy in Syria to discuss security cooperation with Sharaa
The leaders discussed security and defence cooperation, including Ukraine’s experience countering drones and missiles, as regional tensions rise.
- On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Damascus for his first visit to Syria, meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss enhanced security and defence cooperation.
- Diplomatic relations between the two nations were re-established in September 2025 following a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly, setting the stage for this high-level engagement.
- Zelenskiy offered Ukraine's expertise in countering drones and missiles, while the leaders discussed food security as Ukraine is a major grain producer and signed recent defense deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
- Al-Sharaa stated that work is underway to transform collaborative efforts into "centres to train the Syrian army," marking a concrete step toward deeper military ties amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
- While Syria hosts two major Russian military bases, the proposed cooperation aims to bolster the country's limited air-defense capacity amid escalating regional tensions, potentially reshaping regional security arrangements.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara in Damascus. They agreed on cooperation between the two countries, including in the areas of security, energy, and infrastructure.
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