Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow, where they have been granted asylum on humanitarian grounds. A Kremlin source confirmed their arrival following a swift rebel offensive that forced Assad to flee Damascus. Russia, a staunch ally of Assad, has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to address the evolving crisis.
The Kremlin also reported that Syrian rebels had assured the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions. Russia’s involvement in Syria’s civil war since 2015 has played a pivotal role in supporting Assad’s regime.
The unfolding events mark a turning point in Syria’s prolonged conflict, with significant regional implications.
