Ukraine and Syria Forge New Ties Following Assad's Ouster

Syria's new leadership seeks strategic partnerships with Ukraine as both nations navigate shifting alliances and economic challenges.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visited Damascus for high-level talks with Syria's new de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad earlier this month.
Ukraine has pledged 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria through the UN World Food Program, aiming to address the country’s severe food insecurity, with over 90% of Syrians living in poverty.
Syria’s interim government, led by Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is taking steps to stabilize the country, including appointing its first female Central Bank governor, Maysaa Sabreen, to tackle economic collapse.
The shift in Syria's alliances has raised questions about the future of Russia's military bases in the country, as Moscow negotiates with the new leadership to retain its presence.
Turkey has expressed readiness to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts, offering electricity exports and infrastructure assessments to aid the country’s recovery.