Ukraine made a surprising announcement: This could bring a big change in the Middle East

Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Vitaly Koval stressed Ukraine’s readiness to deliver food in a statement to Reuters. He said they are open to food deliveries and if Syria needs it, Ukraine is ready to help. The timing of the announcement is not accidental: Russian and Syrian sources previously reported that Russian wheat deliveries to the country had been suspended due to uncertainties surrounding the new Syrian government and payment delays. This situation could create an opportunity for Ukraine to enter the Syrian market. Ukraine’s exports were significantly affected by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict that broke out in February 2022, which restricted shipments across the Black Sea. The country has since successfully broken the de facto maritime blockade and resumed exports from its southern ports. And while Ukraine is traditionally a major exporter of wheat and corn to the Middle East, it has not shipped to Syria so far. According to traders, only 6,000 tons of Ukraine’s total ...