Overview
- Both governments said they will reopen embassies and have started a security and defense dialogue focused on shared interests.
- Analysts expect early cooperation to center on training, logistics, demining, and maintenance rather than quick transfers of advanced weapons.
- Leaders also discussed food supplies and energy repairs, with Ukraine pressing the region to stop buying grain Russia stole from occupied Ukrainian areas.
- Syria’s outreach to Kyiv tracks with a broader diplomatic push that includes talks with Turkey and Gulf states as it seeks more partners and stability.
- Relations were cut in 2022 after Syria recognized Donetsk and Luhansk, then steps at the 2025 UN meeting paved the way for this renewal.