Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he was preparing to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria, less than a month after the overthrow of the Russia-backed government in Damascus.

Ukraine will assist in stabilizing the situation in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Ukrainian grain will be supplied to the Syrian people, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

Ukraine will renew diplomatic ties with Syria as part of an international effort to help stabilize the country following the collapse last month of the Russian-backed regime of former Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Hundreds of tonnes of grain have been sent to Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian programme launched by the Ukrainian leader. #EuropeNews

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a report from Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Agriculture Minister Vitalii Koval on their discussions in Damascus. — Ukrinform.

Ukraine announced plans Thursday to restore diplomatic relations with Syria following last month’s collapse of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Russian-backed government in December 2024.