Ukraine ready to deliver grain to Syria to prevent food crisis after Assad’s fall
Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine is preparing to establish food supply mechanisms to Syria to prevent a humanitarian crisis following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 14 December.
The initiative comes as Russian wheat supplies to Syria have been suspended amid uncertainty and payment delays, according to Russian and Syrian sources cited by France24. Ukraine, known as Europe’s grain basket, was the world’s fourth-largest grain exporter before 2022, accounting for over 15% of global corn exports, 10% of wheat, 15-20% of barley, and over 50% of sunflower oil. The country has been exporting wheat and corn to Middle Eastern countries, though not previously to Syria.
In his December 14 evening address, Zelenskyy announced Ukraine’s participation in stabilization efforts in Syria:
The Ukrainian president emphasized the importance of regional stability, stating,
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
Related posts:
Syria’s Assad flees Damascus as opposition forces take control of capital
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 957: Slovak Prime Minister pledges electricity to Ukraine amid blackouts, Russia strikes two civilian ships in Odesa
Russian missile strike damages grain ship in Ukraine, threatening global food security
Fall of Aleppo deals blow to Russia's Middle East clout, may indirectly strengthen Ukraine's hand
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 998: Western allies greenlight Ukraine’s deep strikes into Russia amid infrastructure attacks
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 979: North Korean troops enter battlefield
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 994: Deadly blast targets Russian naval commander in Sevastopol
What Syria means for Ukraine
About The Author
