Bashar al-Assad and family granted asylum in Russia after ousting

Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, has arrived in Moscow with his family and has been granted asylum in Russia. This follows his removal from power after 24 years amid a long anti-regime uprising. Assad reportedly issued directives for a peaceful transfer of authority before leaving Damascus. His arrival in Russia marks a new phase in Syria's ongoing political turmoil. The Kremlin has not yet made an official statement regarding Assad's status or any potential future plans for him while in exile.