Afghanistan, Sept. 25 -- Ukraine and Syria have restored diplomatic relations after years of suspension, signaling shifting alliances and reduced Russian influence following Assad's fall.
Ukraine has restored diplomatic relations with Syria, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed after meeting interim Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Kyiv cut ties with Damascus in June 2022, when Bashar al-Assad's government recognized Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories. The rupture underscored Syria's alignment with Moscow during the war.
Following Assad's fall, Ukraine has sought to re-engage with Syrian authorities, viewing renewed ties as a step toward countering Russian influence and foste...