Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, and his family have arrived in Russia, where they have been granted asylum on humanitarian grounds, according to Russian news agencies citing Kremlin sources. The announcement, reported by Interfax, comes amidst ongoing instability in Syria.
The Kremlin stated that Moscow deems it essential to resume negotiations for a resolution to the Syrian crisis under the auspices of the United Nations. Russian officials are reportedly in contact with leaders of the Syrian armed opposition, who have assured the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria, as per TASS reports.
This development highlights Russia’s continued involvement in Syria, seeking to balance its strategic interests while addressing the humanitarian and political challenges in the region.
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