MOSCOW (CHATNEWSTV) — Syria’s ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Moscow, Russian news agencies reported Sunday, citing a Kremlin source. The announcement came just hours after Islamist-led rebel forces entered Damascus, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s long-running civil war.
“Assad and members of his family have arrived in Moscow,” the source told TASS and RIA Novosti. “Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds,” the official added.
The move underscores Russia’s continued support for Assad, even as his regime crumbled under the pressure of advancing rebel forces. The Kremlin has yet to release an official statement on Assad’s presence in Moscow or his potential role in future political developments.
Rebel groups claimed victory in Damascus earlier Sunday, cementing their control over the capital after weeks of intense fighting. Assad’s sudden departure has left questions about the future of the conflict and the potential for international intervention.
Analysts say Assad’s flight to Moscow signals a decisive shift in the Syrian conflict, raising concerns about regional stability and the broader geopolitical stakes.
