Ukraine sending humanitarian aid to Syria to prevent 'food crisis,' Zelensky says
by Abbey Fenbert　December 14, 2024 9:30 PM


Ukraine is preparing to send humanitarian aid to Syria in order "to help prevent a food crisis," President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 14.

The announcement comes a week after the Russia-backed regime of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad collapsed on Dec. 8 amid a large-scale rebel offensive.

Kyiv will contribute to stabilization in Syria in the aftermath of Assad's fall, Zelensky said.

"We are ready to help Syria prevent a food crisis," he said.