Russia has granted political asylum to the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a decision made by the President Vladimir Putin hours following rebels fully took control of Syria. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to provide the details about Assad’s present location and said that the President Putin has no plans to meet with him at this time. “Russian President Vladimir Putin personally made the decision to offer asylum to Assad,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Peskov further said that Russian Forces in Syria are doing everything necessary to ensure the security of military bases. He added, “The events in Syria have surprised the whole world, with Russia being no exception, Peskov said. The situation remains unstable and the country is presently undergoing a period of transformation,” he further added. Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally, according to the media reports. Hours following a stunning rebel advance seized control of Damascus and ended his family’s 50 years of ruling.
This development follows the recent overthrow of Assad’s government by Syrian rebels, ending nearly 14 years of civil war. The conflict has left Syria divided among various armed groups, raising concerns about a potential security vacuum in the region. Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including its sole Mediterranean naval port in Tartus, and has been a steadfast ally of Assad’s regime, offering both the military and political support throughout the civil war. Granting asylum highlights Russia’s ongoing involvement in Syrian matters and its vested interest in the country’s long-term stability.
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