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Assad Family Exiled in Moscow After Rebel Offensive

12/25/2025

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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 accommodations at the Four Seasons in Moscow, under security surveillance by Russian authorities.
  • The Assad family, known for decades of brutal rule and war crimes, is living in exile.
  • Witnesses report that Maher al-Assad, Bashar's brother, has expressed frustration over their situation.