Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family arrived in Moscow on Sunday, receiving asylum from Russia after the Syrian government fell to opposition forces. The rebels’ 10-day offensive ended 50 years of Assad family rule, with Assad reportedly fleeing the capital before opposition fighters took over.
Russian state outlet TASS confirmed the asylum was based on “humanitarian considerations.” A Kremlin source emphasized Russia’s continued push for U.N.-mediated talks and noted cooperation with Syrian opposition leaders, who assured the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions.
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali expressed willingness to collaborate with opposition forces on a transitional government. Meanwhile, Iranian state media also confirmed Assad’s departure; Iran had been a key ally throughout the Syrian civil war.
Citizens celebrated the rebels’ victory, marking a pivotal moment in the war. However, questions remain about Syria’s future. President Biden described Assad’s fall as a “fundamental act of justice” but acknowledged the risks and uncertainties ahead.
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