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Zelenskiy and Syrian President Discuss Security and Grain Supply

4/5/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian President, met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on April 5, 2026, to discuss security cooperation amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict over Iran.
Zelenskiy highlighted Ukraine's drone and missile-defense expertise developed during its war with Russia.
They discussed regional food security, with Ukraine aiming to be a reliable grain supplier.
The visit follows security deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and seeks a similar deal with the UAE.

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian President, met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on April 5, 2026, to discuss security cooperation amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict over Iran.
Zelenskiy highlighted Ukraine's drone and missile-defense expertise developed during its war with Russia.
They discussed regional food security, with Ukraine aiming to be a reliable grain supplier.
The visit follows security deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and seeks a similar deal with the UAE.