Assad reportedly flees to Moscow as rebels enter Damascus, Kremlin remains silent

Reports suggest that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Moscow as Islamist-led rebels entered Damascus. His son has been studying in the Russian capital. The Kremlin has not confirmed these reports and expressed surprise at the rebel takeover. A spokesman stated that any decision regarding asylum for Assad would be made by President Vladimir Putin. There are currently no scheduled meetings between Putin and Assad. The Kremlin emphasized that the recent developments in Syria have caught global attention, including Russia's.