Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Is Preparing To Reestablish Diplomatic Ties With Syria [Video]

Asaad Shaybani (right), foreign minister for the interim Syrian government, and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha give a joint press conference in Damascus on December 30.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv is making preparations to reestablish ties with Syria after a diplomatic mission led by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha visited Damascus to meet with the Middle Eastern country’s new leadership.

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The Ukrainian delegation met with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and other interim government figures on December 30 after the Russia-backed administration of ousted President Bashar al-Assad was toppled earlier this month.

“We are preparing to restore diplomatic relations with Syria and the interaction with international organizations. I would like to thank our intelligence for …

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