Putin Grants Asylum to Assad Amid Uncertainty over Military Bases in Syria
December 9, 2024
Russia confirmed that President Putin has granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad. The Kremlin spokesperson stated that it is too early to discuss the future of Russian military bases in Syria, amid ongoing uncertainty in the region. Russia maintains strategic facilities in Syria and expects difficult situations due to instability. Peskov emphasized the need for dialogue with regional countries in light of the developments.