Bashar al-Assad flees to Moscow and is granted asylum after resignation

Bashar al-Assad, the deposed president of Syria, has fled to Moscow after resigning from his position. Russian state media reported that he and his family were granted asylum based on humanitarian grounds. Russia's foreign ministry stated that Assad's departure followed talks with various parties regarding a peaceful transfer of power. They emphasized that Russia did not participate in these discussions. The situation has been met with approval from Israel and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who noted the end of Assad's regime and expressed hope for a stable future for Syria.