Bashar al-Assad flees to Moscow as living conditions decline after ousting in Syria

Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria for Moscow, facing a significant decline in living conditions, according to a former spy chief. Sir Alex Younger noted that Assad's relationship with Russia may not provide the support he expected. Following Assad's ousting, videos showed people looting his palaces in Damascus. They were seen taking furniture and other items from the luxurious residences, highlighting the drastic change in his circumstances. Assad's departure comes as Russian support has waned amid its focus on the war in Ukraine. This shift has left Assad vulnerable, contrasting sharply with the power he once held in Syria.