Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa: Diplomacy’s Oddest Reunion Tour
On a date that definitely confused history teachers everywhere, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Sharaa dusted off the Cold War charm to chat about 'cooperation and mutual respect,' as Ukraine and Syria try to rebuild diplomatic relations, despite a timeline that screams ‘awkward first date’ more than alliance. Picture them swapping subtle cues instead of witty retorts, negotiating camaraderie between Kyiv’s war recovery and regime-hardened Damascus. No mention of dollar amounts, but the price of awkward pauses probably rivals Syria’s GDP. The summit showed rebuilding ties isn’t just about fancy handshakes, but desperate optimism — like teaching cats to dance. ’Diplomacy may be messy, but at least it’s polite,' they might have whispered.
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Source: Aljazeera | Published: 9/25/2025 | Author: Unknown