Ukraine is pledging support for the new authorities in Syria who ousted Bashar Assad, a key Russian ally in the Mideast. The Ukrainian foreign minister met with Syria’s de facto leader on Monday during a visit to Damascus.

The visit follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing a large shipment of wheat flour to war-torn Syria as the two countries pursue a reset after years of tensions over former President Bashar al-Assad’s alliance with Russia.

After the ouster of pro-Russia regime in Syria, Ukraine has announced assistance for the middle east nation. Ukraine's President said that Kyiv will support Syria in overcoming decades of dictatorial rule.

New Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks on Monday with Ukraine's foreign minister, the official news agency SANA reported, weeks after Russian-allied president Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power.

Syria's de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks on Monday with a senior Ukrainian delegation led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, the Syrian state news agency (SANA) reported, as Kyiv moves to build ties with the new leadership in Damascus.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga urged Syria’s newly installed leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to expel Russian forces from the country during a surprise visit to Damascus on Monday. Moscow, a key backer of ousted president Bashar al-Assad,