Zelensky arrives in Syria for talks with leadership amid Middle East war, meets with al-Sharaa
The Kyiv Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Syria on April 5, following recent trips to Gulf countries amid escalating tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
- In Damascus, Zelensky met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, infrastructure, energy projects, and food security, emphasizing ongoing collaboration on post-war recovery and negotiations related to Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The talks included a trilateral meeting with Turkey, highlighting Ukraine's efforts to build new regional partnerships to enhance security and economic ties.
- Zelensky's visit marks the first high-level engagement since Ukraine and Syria restored diplomatic relations in September 2025, with Ukraine offering support for Syria's stability and development.
- On his Middle East tour, Zelensky also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to explore cooperation in gas infrastructure and defense, while Ukraine continues to strengthen defense partnerships with Gulf states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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