Russia says Syria's Assad has left country and gave orders for peaceful power handover
Sunday, 8 December 2024 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has resigned and left the country after negotiations with parties involved in the conflict, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Russia stated it did not participate in the negotiations but is urging all sides to avoid violence and pursue political solutions. Russian military bases in Syria are on high alert.
n a stunning turn of events, the Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has resigned and fled the country, just ahead of a massive rebel takeover. Russia, a long-time ally of Assad, has labeled the opposition forces as 'terrorists' and emphasized that they must...
In a revealing statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses Russia’s primary goal in Syria—preventing the establishment of an Islamic caliphate and eradicating terrorism. Putin clarifies..
"I haven't yet seen president Assad since his arrival in Moscow," says Russian President Vladimir Putin, "but I plan to, I will definitely speak with him". The toppled Syrian leader fled to Moscow as..
In a revealing statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses Russia’s primary goal in Syria—preventing the establishment of an Islamic caliphate and eradicating terrorism. Putin clarifies..