Kremlin confirms Bashar al-Assad and family receive asylum in Moscow

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The Kremlin has confirmed that Bashar al-Assad and his family have received asylum in Moscow. This follows Assad's departure from Syria amid advancing rebel forces in the capital. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that President Putin personally made contact with Assad. However, he did not provide details on Assad's current location or any scheduled meetings between the two leaders.


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