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Zelenskyy Commits Ukraine to Support Syria's Stabilization and Food Security Post-Assad, Aims to Remove Russian Presence

Dec 23, 2024, 04:10 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged support for efforts to stabilize Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. This commitment was made after a Stavka meeting, where Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of removing Russian presence from Syria for regional security. He also committed Ukraine to supporting Syria's food security, stating that necessary decisions have already been made to facilitate this support. Additionally, Zelenskyy expressed readiness to work with Syrian representatives to address the mistakes of the Assad regime, particularly in relation to Ukraine and Europe. Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelenskyy's administration, has written for the Wall Street Journal about how Ukraine's actions have helped depose Assad and advance U.S. interests globally.