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"Ukraine's path and bridge towards NATO membership is now irreversible."

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"Statements concerning signing a peace agreement with the Israeli occupation at this time are considered premature."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, during his first visit to Syria since the two nations restored diplomatic relations in September 2025 following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, during his first visit to Syria since the two nations restored diplomatic relations in September 2025 following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

According to Zelenskyy, the two presidents considered the situation in the Middle East and in Ukraine before agreeing to work together to provide "greater security and more opportunities for development," with the Ukrainian leader noting "strong interest in exchanging military and security experience."

According to Zelenskyy, the two presidents considered the situation in the Middle East and in Ukraine before agreeing to work together to provide "greater security and more opportunities for development," with the Ukrainian leader noting "strong interest in exchanging military and security experience."

The pair also discussed potential efforts to strengthen food security in the region connected to Ukraine's role as a "reliable supplier of food products," as well as energy and infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.

The pair also discussed potential efforts to strengthen food security in the region connected to Ukraine's role as a "reliable supplier of food products," as well as energy and infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.

A trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, Syria and Turkey also took place in Damascus, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joining talks that covered security and defense, global logistics and the situation around Iran.

A trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, Syria and Turkey also took place in Damascus, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joining talks that covered security and defense, global logistics and the situation around Iran.

Separately, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Syrian Foreign Affairs Minister Asaad Hassan Al Shibani signed a joint communiqué on diplomatic relations, pledging to reopen embassies in Kyiv and Damascus "in the near future."

Separately, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Syrian Foreign Affairs Minister Asaad Hassan Al Shibani signed a joint communiqué on diplomatic relations, pledging to reopen embassies in Kyiv and Damascus "in the near future."

The agreements follow a series of long-term cooperation deals Ukraine secured with powers across the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/ukraine-saudi-arabia-sign-defense-pact-in-jeddah">Saudi Arabia</a>, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while also negotiating with Kuwait and Jordan.

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The agreements follow a series of long-term cooperation deals Ukraine secured with powers across the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while also negotiating with Kuwait and Jordan.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, his first visit to Syria since diplomatic relations were restored in September following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, his first visit to Syria since diplomatic relations were restored in September following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa agreed to work together to provide "more security and opportunities for development" for both nations, with Zelenskyy noting "strong interest in exchanging military and security experience."

Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa agreed to work together to provide "more security and opportunities for development" for both nations, with Zelenskyy noting "strong interest in exchanging military and security experience."

A trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, Syria and Turkey also took place in Damascus, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joining talks that covered security, defense, energy, infrastructure and the situation around Iran.

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A trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, Syria and Turkey also took place in Damascus, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joining talks that covered security, defense, energy, infrastructure and the situation around Iran.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the Damascus visit as a "milestone" and said bilateral trade between Ukraine and Syria had increased ninefold since the two countries signed a joint communiqué restoring diplomatic relations.

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the Damascus visit as a "milestone" and said bilateral trade between Ukraine and Syria had increased ninefold since the two countries signed a joint communiqué restoring diplomatic relations.

Zelenskyy signed long-term military cooperation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar during visits to the Gulf the previous weekend. A defense cooperation memorandum with Saudi Arabia was signed in Jeddah by Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Andrii Hnatov.

Zelenskyy signed long-term military cooperation deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar during visits to the Gulf the previous weekend. A defense cooperation memorandum with Saudi Arabia was signed in Jeddah by Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Andrii Hnatov.

Syria has no known air defenses capable of countering Iranian drones or missiles. Ukraine has been offering its drone and missile defense expertise, developed during more than four years of war with Russia, to governments across the Middle East.

Syria has no known air defenses capable of countering Iranian drones or missiles. Ukraine has been offering its drone and missile defense expertise, developed during more than four years of war with Russia, to governments across the Middle East.

Zelenskyy's Damascus visit marks a bold step toward building real security partnerships beyond Europe's borders. Ukraine and Syria agreed to exchange military experience, deepen energy cooperation and strengthen food security across the region — a clear sign Ukraine is becoming a serious geopolitical player. This trilateral framework with Türkiye shows Ukraine is actively shaping a new regional order.

Zelenskyy's Damascus visit marks a bold step toward building real security partnerships beyond Europe's borders. Ukraine and Syria agreed to exchange military experience, deepen energy cooperation and strengthen food security across the region — a clear sign Ukraine is becoming a serious geopolitical player. This trilateral framework with Türkiye shows Ukraine is actively shaping a new regional order.

Zelenskyy flying to Damascus to cozy up with Syria's new leadership isn't diplomacy — it's a red flag the West keeps ignoring. Drone sales to a regime with deep terrorist ties would arm dangerous actors and destabilize the region further. The Western world needs to wake up and recognize that this kind of partnership undermines everything it claims to stand for.

Zelenskyy flying to Damascus to cozy up with Syria's new leadership isn't diplomacy — it's a red flag the West keeps ignoring. Drone sales to a regime with deep terrorist ties would arm dangerous actors and destabilize the region further. The Western world needs to wake up and recognize that this kind of partnership undermines everything it claims to stand for.

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Zelenskyy's visit to Damascus marks a crucial step toward building security partnerships beyond Europe's borders. Ukraine and Syria agreed to exchange military experience, deepen energy cooperation and strengthen food security across the region — a clear sign Ukraine is becoming a serious geopolitical player in shaping a new regional order in the Middle East.

Zelenskyy's visit to Damascus marks a crucial step toward building security partnerships beyond Europe's borders. Ukraine and Syria agreed to exchange military experience, deepen energy cooperation and strengthen food security across the region — a clear sign Ukraine is becoming a serious geopolitical player in shaping a new regional order in the Middle East.

Zelenskyy's trip to Damascus to cozy up with Syria's new leadership isn't diplomacy — it's a red flag the West keeps ignoring. Drone sales to a regime with deep terrorist ties would arm dangerous actors and destabilize the region further. The Western world needs to wake up and recognize that this kind of partnership undermines everything it claims to stand for.

Zelenskyy's trip to Damascus to cozy up with Syria's new leadership isn't diplomacy — it's a red flag the West keeps ignoring. Drone sales to a regime with deep terrorist ties would arm dangerous actors and destabilize the region further. The Western world needs to wake up and recognize that this kind of partnership undermines everything it claims to stand for.

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