Russia has granted political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a decision made personally by President Putin. Assad's location remains undisclosed.
Moscow: The Kremlin said Monday that Russia has granted political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Russian President Vladimir Putin personally made the decision to offer asylum to Assad, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Peskov wouldn't comment on Assad's specific whereabouts. He said that Putin wasn't planning to meet with Assad.
Agencies
Published: 09 Dec 2024, 03:58 pm IST
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