- December 15, 2024
- 1:00 am
- Middle East
Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the international arena, offering support to countries affected by long-term conflicts.
President Vladimir Zelensky, in his address on December 14, 2024, announced Ukraine’s readiness to help Syria prevent a food crisis thanks to the “Grain from Ukraine” humanitarian initiative.
“And we call on everyone in the world now to join stabilization efforts so that the war that was kindled in Syria more than ten years ago – kindled with the participation of Iran, Russia – so that this war finally ends.
This is important for Ukraine: the calmer the situation in such regions, the more actively the world will be able to help us establish peace.
That's why Moscow is persistently trying to spark more conflicts and wars in different parts of the world, fueling instability and increasing global challenges“.
What is Grain from Ukraine?
The Grain from Ukraine initiative was launched in November 2022. Its goal is to provide food to countries that suffer from a lack of resources due to military operations or climate disasters. Within the program:
- Ukraine provides grain.
- Funding provided by the international communityincluding Western governments and global institutions such as the World Bank and the UN.
Since the launch of the program, Ukraine has already sent tens of thousands of tons of grain to countries in Africa and Asia, demonstrating its commitment to global stability.
Zelensky's statement
President Zelensky emphasized that a calm situation in regions such as Syria is necessary to achieve peace not only at the local but also at the global level.
Quote from Zelensky:
“We are ready to help Syria prevent a food crisis. And, in particular, thanks to the humanitarian program “Grain from Ukraine”. “I have instructed the government to establish food supplies in cooperation with international organizations and those partners who can help.”
He also called on the international community to join efforts to stabilize Syria, where a war started more than a decade ago involving Iran and Russia continues to destroy lives and infrastructure.
Humanitarian support to Syria: causes and consequences
It is no coincidence that Ukraine is paying attention to the Syrian crisis. The conflict in Syria has been going on for more than 13 years, with Russia and Iran playing a key role in fueling it. Zelensky noted that Moscow seeks to increase instability in the world in order to divert attention from its aggressive actions in other regions.
Syria, which is now on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, needs food, medical assistance and the reconstruction of destroyed cities. The Ukrainian initiative “Grain from Ukraine” can be an important contribution to solving these problems.
Ukraine's strategy
Ukraine focuses on the following areas:
- Supply of grain and food.
- Cooperation with international organizations. For example, the UN World Food Programme.
- Attracting funding from foreign countries.
These steps will help not only Syria, but also Ukraine, as food diplomacy strengthens Kyiv's image as a responsible player on the world stage.
Why does Ukraine need this?
- International support. Ukraine is demonstrating its role as a humanitarian leader, which could influence Western support in its own conflict with Russia.
- Stability in the world. Zelensky said that the calm situation in other regions allows the world to more actively participate in restoring peace in Ukraine.
- Counteraction to Russia. By supporting countries that have suffered from Russian aggression, Ukraine is weakening the Kremlin's influence.
What awaits Syria and Ukraine?
President Zelensky instructed the government to develop mechanisms for cooperation with international partners for the implementation of food supplies. This will be yet another proof that Ukraine, despite the war, remains an active participant in global processes.
Quote from Zelensky:
“We call on everyone in the world to now join in the stabilization efforts so that the war that was ignited more than a decade ago in Syria with the participation of Iran and Russia finally ends.”
Read more materials about relations between Ukraine and Israel on the website NAnewspart of the “Grain from Ukraine” program, a platform for cooperation between Kiev and Jerusalem may emerge. As Zelensky noted, every step towards peace and stability increases global security, which benefits all participants in the international community.
Table: key facts about “Grain from Ukraine”
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Program launch date | November 2022 |
| Target | Preventing food crises in poor countries |
| Participants | Ukraine, Western countries, international organizations |
| Delivered grain volumes | Tens of thousands of tons (as of 2024) |
| Main regions | Africa, Asia, now Syria |
Conclusion
Ukraine continues to demonstrate that peace and humanitarian support are the key to global stability. In his speech, Zelensky recalled that “Grain from Ukraine” is not just help to Syria, but also a contribution to the international struggle for peace, where each country can play its role.
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