Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow after being granted asylum by Russia, local media reported, citing a source in the Kremlin.
According to the TASS news agency, the source also confirmed that leaders of the Syrian opposition have guaranteed the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria. The Russian government also emphasized its commitment to resuming talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Syria.
This report comes amid speculation about Assad's whereabouts since he was ousted from the country after rebel fighters reached the capital.
