Bashar al-Assad flees Syria and seeks asylum in Moscow after regime collapse

Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria and resigned after his regime collapsed. He and his family have reportedly been granted asylum in Moscow, according to Russian state media. A Kremlin source stated that the asylum was granted on humanitarian grounds. This development follows assurances from Syrian opposition leaders regarding the safety of Russian military bases in Syria. Al-Assad's departure marks a significant shift in the Syrian conflict, as he seeks refuge in Russia amid ongoing turmoil in his country.