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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha Leads High-Level Delegation to Meet Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus

Dec 30, 2024, 08:14 AM

A high-level Ukrainian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, visited Damascus today to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the new leader of Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement between Ukraine and the Syrian leadership, with reports indicating that al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Muhammad al-Julani, is seeking to establish strategic ties with Ukraine. This visit comes as al-Sharaa has expressed intentions to maintain relations with Russia, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape in the region. The meeting was confirmed by various sources, including Syrian state media.