Assad's flight to Moscow signals major setback for Putin and Kremlin

Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow, marking a significant setback for Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin. This event is seen as a "strategic political defeat" for Russia, which has supported Assad since 2015. The fall of Assad's regime raises concerns about Russia's influence in the Middle East and its military presence in Syria. Reports indicate that Russia may be preparing to evacuate its military assets from the region. Russian military bloggers are expressing anger over the situation, viewing it as a failure of foreign policy. Meanwhile, Syrian nationals in the UK celebrated the regime's collapse, gathering in London to express their joy.