With Russia’s diminished influence in Syria, Ukraine calls on Israel to reconsider its stance and provide essential defensive weapons and technology.

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday.

"We are ready to help Syria prevent a food crisis ... I have instructed the government to organize food deliveries in cooperation with international organizations and partners willing to help."

Syria's main ports are working normally after days of disruptions, maritime officials said on Monday, and Ukraine said it was in touch with the interim government about delivering staple foods.

It’s uncertain how much success Russia is having while negotiating with Syria’s dominant forces to retain its naval and air bases in the country. Kremlin’s ambitions in the Middle East and Africa might take a hit.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed its readiness to pave the way for the resumption of relations with Syria in the future. Source: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha Quote from Sybiha: "Assad has fallen. This is how it has always been and ...

The statements come amid historical changes in Syria as a coalition of militia groups ... Kaja Kallas also warned against hasty moves in international negotiations regarding Ukraine. “Any push for negotiations too soon will actually be a bad deal ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organisations and partners food to Syria in the aftermath of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

From Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov’s killing to new revelations highlighting Bashar al-Assad’s reliance on Moscow, a lot has happened in the world this week.