Kremlin confirms Bashar al-Assad remains in Syria amid speculation on his whereabouts

express.co.uk

The Kremlin has confirmed that Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian leader, has not fled to Russia, despite earlier reports. Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted him asylum, but the exact location of Assad remains unclear. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the situation in Syria surprised the world, including Russia. He did not provide details on when Putin last communicated with Assad or if they have any upcoming meetings. The rapid fall of Assad's regime has led to speculation about his whereabouts, but the Kremlin has chosen not to disclose further information.


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