Ukraine is strengthening regional alliances and focusing on Turkey and Syria, according to Politico
Ukraine is stepping up diplomatic cooperation with Turkey and Syria in an effort to strengthen its position in the Black Sea region and the Middle East.
This is reported by Politico.
According to the publication, this move comes amid strained relations with the U.S. and a slowdown in the peace process.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently visited Turkey and Syria, holding a series of talks with regional leaders. In particular, he spoke highly of his meeting with the Turkish president, calling it “one of the most positive in years.”
Ukrainian officials emphasize that Kyiv needs not only partners for peace talks with Russia but also states that will support Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
The article also notes that Turkey pursues a multi-vector policy: on the one hand, it has economic ties with Russia, and on the other, it remains an important supplier of weapons to Ukraine and a NATO member with significant military capabilities.
It is specifically mentioned that the Turkish defense company Baykar is implementing a project to build a drone factory in Ukraine, which strengthens military-technical cooperation between the countries.
Regarding Syria, Kyiv views it as a potential partner in energy, logistics, and the restoration of economic ties following the end of the internal conflict.
The publication also emphasizes that the formation of a Ukraine–Turkey–Syria triangle could become part of a broader regional strategy aimed at strengthening security between the Black and Mediterranean Seas and counterbalancing the influence of Russia and Iran.
Currently, Ukraine is seeking opportunities to realize its potential as a contributor to security in the Middle East.
Undoubtedly, Zelenskyy’s visit to Syria will be perceived as an initiative of a sort of “Turkish faction” within the Ukrainian leadership and a strengthening of Rustem Umerov, who is responsible for communications with Turkey and Muslim countries in general.
