Ukraine's Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals
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Ukraine's President Zelensky met Syria’s new leader in Damascus to discuss military deals.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday. This meeting occurred as Kyiv seeks to deepen security ties across the Middle East amidst its ongoing war with Russia. Zelensky’s visit, alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, signals an effort to secure military cooperation and bolster regional partnerships. This diplomatic push follows a whirlwind tour aimed at expanding Ukraine's international support.
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Zelensky arrives in Syria for talks with leadership amid Middle East war, meets with al-Sharaa - The Kyiv Independent
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