Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj arrived in Damascus on Sunday for security talks with Syrian interim leader Hamed al-Sharaa, according to Swedish media reports. Zelenskyj was accompanied by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for the discussions in the Syrian capital.
The talks reportedly focused on regional security issues, particularly security for shipping in the Black Sea. The discussions also touched on potential exchanges of Ukrainian drone technology for air defense systems.
important meetings await
Zelenskyj's visit to Damascus followed a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Saturday, where the two leaders reportedly agreed on efforts to strengthen regional security. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani welcomed Zelenskyj and Fidan at Damascus airport.
In social media posts, Zelenskyj indicated that "important meetings await," suggesting ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region. The trilateral meeting represents an unusual diplomatic engagement involving Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria amid ongoing regional security challenges.