Kremlin denies reports of Assad’s movements being restricted in Moscow

The Kremlin has dismissed media reports alleging that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's movements in Moscow are restricted, and his assets have been frozen.

"No, this information does not correspond to reality," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said during a press call, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

Moreover, Turkish and Arabic media reported that Asma al-Assad had filed for divorce in Russia, where the al-Assad family were granted asylum this month after armed opposition forces took control of Damascus following a lightning advance.

To recall, Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as rebels seized control of Damascus on December 8, sparking celebrations across the nation and beyond at the conclusion of his authoritarian regime.

Late on the same, it was announced that Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow.

Rebels announced Assad's departure, leading jubilant crowds to tour his opulent residence—a dramatic end to five decades of harsh Baath Party rule.

The government collapsed just 11 days after the rebels launched a surprise offensive, marking a turning point more than 13 years after Assad’s violent crackdown on anti-government protests triggered Syria’s civil war. The conflict had largely subsided until the recent rebel advance.

"This victory, my brothers, is historic for the region," proclaimed Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which spearheaded the offensive, during a speech at the iconic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.

US President Joe Biden called for Assad to be "held accountable" while describing the nation's political shift as a "historic opportunity" for Syrians to rebuild their country.

"The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice," Biden stated from the White House.

By Aghakazim Guliyev