**Ukraine’s Warning to Syria**
As the situation in Syria changes, Ukraine has given a clear message. The country wants Syria’s future leaders to break ties with Russia.
**Syria’s Government Falls**
On December 8, Syria’s government came to an end. This was after opposition forces entered the capital city of Damascus. It had taken them just 10 days to achieve this. The Assad family had ruled for 50 years.
**What Does This Mean?**
Ukraine is saying that Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, have been closely connected to Syria’s government. They want Syria’s new leaders to think carefully about these ties. Ukraine believes that as long as Russia has a presence in Syria, there will not be lasting peace.