Russian media shifts blame to Assad as regime collapses in Syria

Russian state media has shifted blame to Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad following the collapse of his regime. Reports describe the situation as a significant setback for Russia, which has invested heavily in Syria over the past decade. Media outlets emphasize that Russia's global ambitions remain intact, despite recent failures in Syria and Ukraine. They argue that Assad's inability to maintain power is his fault, not Moscow's. Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow for asylum after rebels captured key cities, including the capital, Damascus. Russian airstrikes had previously helped him regain control during the civil war.