Family, aides, and soldiers abandoned: Assad’s solo escape to Moscow

Bashar al-Assad, maintaining strict secrecy, misled aides and officials about his plans to flee Syria as his regime crumbled. He falsely assured military leaders of Russian support while orchestrating a covert departure for Moscow with his family. Left behind were his brother and cousins, who faced uncertain fates. Assad’s pleas for military aid from both Russia and Iran were ultimately rejected.

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