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Syria's Assad and his family are in Moscow after Russia granted them asylum, say Russian news agencies

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Posted on December 8, 2024

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia and have been granted asylum by the Russian authorities, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing a Kremlin

Syria's Assad Granted Asylum in Russia, Reports Say

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia and have been granted asylum by the Russian authorities, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing a Kremlin source.

The Interfax news agency quoted the unnamed source as saying: "President Assad of Syria has arrived in Moscow. Russia has granted them (him and his family) asylum on humanitarian grounds."

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Felix Light; Editing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

Bashar al-Assad and family granted asylum in Russia.
Asylum granted on humanitarian grounds.
Assad's arrival in Moscow reported by Russian agencies.
Kremlin source confirmed the asylum status.
Implications for Syria-Russia diplomatic relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The main topic is the asylum granted to Syria's President Assad and his family by Russia on humanitarian grounds.

Why was asylum granted to Assad?

Asylum was granted on humanitarian grounds, according to a Kremlin source.

Who reported Assad's asylum in Russia?

The asylum was reported by Russian news agencies, citing a Kremlin source.

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