Russia announces Assad's resignation and departure from Syria, calls for peaceful power transfer

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has resigned and left the country. He reportedly ordered a peaceful transfer of power, but the ministry did not disclose his current location. The ministry clarified that Russia did not participate in the negotiations leading to Assad's departure. It expressed concern over the situation in Syria and urged all parties to avoid violence and seek political solutions. Additionally, Russia has placed its military bases in Syria on high alert, although it stated there is no immediate threat to them.