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'Putin’s decision': Kremlin on ousted Syrian President Assad gaining asylum in Russia December 09, 2024 at 12:21AM

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Moscow by Russian President Vladimir Putin after rebel forces seized Damascus. Assad's location remains undisclosed, and no meeting with Putin is planned.

Syrian Rebel chief who toppled Assad: How Abu Mohammed al-Jolani rebranded himself as a 'moderate' leader December 08, 2024 at 02:16AM

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, former leader of al-Qaeda's Syrian branch, is rebranding himself as a moderate political figure. He broke from al-Qaeda in 2016, forming Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and now presents a more pragmatic image. Despite this shift, HTS continues to face accusations of human rights abuses, and his transformation is viewed with skepticism by many.

Russia says Syria's Assad has left country and gave orders for peaceful power handover December 08, 2024 at 02:09AM

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.