Zelenskyy targets Russia's Syrian foothold - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

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Ukraine is expanding its war effort beyond Europe and into Russia’s traditional sphere of influence. In this episode, we break down Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unexpected visit to Syria and what it reveals about Kyiv’s evolving strategy. With Russian bases still active in Tartus and Khmeimim, Damascus has become a new geopolitical pressure point. Together with Taras Kuzio, Professor of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv–Mohyla Academy, we examine how Ukraine is leveraging diplomacy, drone expertise, and shifting alliances to challenge Moscow globally, and what it means for the future of the war and Russia’s position in the Middle East.

Chapters:
00:00 - 03:35 Introduction: Kyiv's road from from aid recipient to security provider
03:35 – 06:54 Introduction: Ukrainian-Syrian cooperation
06:54 – 08:46 Interview: Ukraine's links to the Middle East
08:46 – 12:13 Interview: Loss of faith in U.S. security guarantees
12:13 – 19:22 Russia’s waning strategic outcomes for the war in Ukraine
19:22 - END Eastern News Flash