Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky He traveled to Damascus with the Turkish foreign minister for talks with the Syrian president, marking a significant diplomatic shift in a region undergoing profound transformation. This visit comes amid a gradual rapprochement between several regional and international actors regarding the Syrian issue.
According to available information, this meeting aims to strengthen political exchanges and explore new forms of cooperation between Kyiv, Ankara, and Damascus. It is part of a broader trend toward normalizing relations with Syria, following years of diplomatic isolation resulting from the civil war.
Ukraine severed ties with Syria in 2022, largely due to Damascus's support for Russia's position in the Ukrainian conflict. However, these links have recently been restored, reflecting a more pragmatic approach by Kyiv to regional geopolitical developments.
The presence of the Turkish Foreign Minister also underscores Ankara's central role in regional power dynamics. Turkey, a key player in the Syrian conflict, has for several years sought to establish itself as a mediator and stabilize its relations with Damascus, despite persistent tensions, particularly those related to the Kurdish issue.
This diplomatic initiative comes as Syria undergoes a political transition since the fall of Bashar al-Assad at the end of 2024, with the emergence of a new power seeking to end the country's international isolation and rebuild its alliances.
Discussions between the three parties could thus pave the way for new balances in the region, even if many uncertainties remain regarding the stability of Syria and the divergent interests of the powers involved.
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