Zelensky visits Syria for security talks with new leader al-Sharaa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first visit to Syria, meeting with the country's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus. The talks focused on security and defense cooperation between the two nations.

Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Syria agreed to work together on security matters. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also attended the meeting, which was reported by Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency. The visit marks a significant diplomatic step for Ukraine in the Middle East.