TASS: Bashar al-Assad Arrives in Moscow with His Family

A source in the Kremlin reported on Sunday evening that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in the Russian capital, Moscow, where they have been granted asylum by Russia.

The source told TASS news agency: "Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow and were granted asylum on humanitarian grounds."

According to the source, Russia has always supported finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis. Additionally, the Kremlin believes it is essential to resume negotiations under United Nations auspices.

The source added that "Russian officials are in contact with representatives of the Syrian armed opposition, whose leaders have guaranteed the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria."

The Kremlin affirmed its hope to continue political dialogue in the interest of the Syrian people and to further develop bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and Syria.

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