A broader cooperation framework between Ukraine and Syria was discussed during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Damascus, with a key focus on the exchange of Ukrainian wheat and technology for phosphate salts. The proposal includes the supply of grain from Ukraine, combined with the promotion of technologies, mainly drones, which can be utilized not only for defense purposes but also for surveillance, security, and infrastructure applications, contributing to the economic recovery of Syria. In parallel, Kyiv seeks to strengthen traceability mechanisms in the global grain market, aiming to limit the trafficking of stolen Ukrainian shipments, which it claims exert pressure on legitimate exports. A central element of the cooperation is ensuring stable access to phosphates, a key raw material for fertilizer production. Ukraine seeks to secure reliable supplies to strengthen its agricultural sector, in an environment of increased international pressure on imports. However, the ...