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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is increasing efforts to supply food to Damascus and enhance diplomatic ties

New constitution and economic recovery for Syria also on agenda at European leaders' gathering in Rome

Peace in the Middle East is possible but requires Europe to engage with 'good faith Arab partners', says French President

Despite many leaders facing worldwide political turbulence there is room for hope for the future

More than 36,000 people have made the crossing this year, but nearly 80 have died in attempt to reach Britain

New leaders seek a reverse of Syrian isolation that was directed at the Assad regime

Images of untouched ambassador's office and unkempt garden among pictures shown to politicians

French diplomacy walks fine line between exploratory talks and demands from new authorities

Window of opportunity to engage with Syria is narrow, analysts warn

Nomination of the former EU ambassador to Egypt and Turkey is in the works

Foreign affairs chief says bloc has sent diplomat to Damascus, as members insist they will lift sanctions only if conditions are met

Rebels in Damascus have sent mixed signals about the new order's openess to working with foreign powers

Michel Barnier handed power to his successor at a ceremony in Paris

Two other cases aimed at stopping the export of F-35 parts to Israel are continuing

Western nations watch cautiously as Syria emerges from a quarter-century of brutal rule by president Bashar Al Assad