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Assad's Regime Hides in Luxury Moscow Hotel Amid Chaos

12/23/2025

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In December 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his inner circle fled to Moscow after a rebel offensive.
They now reside in luxury at the Four Seasons, where apartments cost up to $13,000 a week.
The location serves as a secure gathering point for the regime, monitored by Russian authorities.
Witnesses reported that Maher al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's brother, expressed frustration at their situation.

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Story summary

In December 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his inner circle fled to Moscow after a rebel offensive.
They now reside in luxury at the Four Seasons, where apartments cost up to $13,000 a week.
The location serves as a secure gathering point for the regime, monitored by Russian authorities.
Witnesses reported that Maher al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's brother, expressed frustration at their situation.