Ukraine sends half million tons of wheat flour to Syria – Zelenskyy

Ukraine supports Syria in its time of need. Half a million tons of wheat flour are already on their way to the country as part of a humanitarian program, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reports.

According to the president, the wheat flour will be distributed to 33,250 families, or 167,000 people, in the coming weeks.

“Each package weighs 15 kilograms and can feed a family of five for one month. We wish Syria and its people safety, stability, and recovery. We know the true value of these things,” Zelenskyy said.

Situation in Syria

On December 8, the regime of Bashar al-Assad, which had ruled the country for decades, was overthrown in Syria. On that day, Syrian rebels entered Damascus and seized buildings of state media and government institutions. As for Assad, he fled to Moscow, which was later officially confirmed.

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could assist the Syrians by providing grain, flour, and oil.

The RBC-Ukraine article provides further details on what will happen to Syria after the regime’s overthrow.