Mon Dec 30 08:51:34 UTC 2024: ## Syria Holds Talks with Ukraine Amidst Ongoing War
**Damascus, Syria** – In a surprising development on the 1040th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, a senior Ukrainian delegation met with Syrian officials on Monday, December 30th. The meeting, reported by the Syrian state news agency SANA, included Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Syria’s de facto ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa. The talks mark a significant diplomatic outreach by Ukraine to a country long considered a close ally of Russia under President Bashar al-Assad. The content of the discussions remains undisclosed, fueling speculation about the potential shift in geopolitical alliances as the war continues.
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