Assad's life in Moscow revealed: Returning to his original profession...

Bashar al-Assad left Syria with his sons on December 8, 2024, as opposition forces approached Damascus. Having taken refuge in Russia with his family, Assad is living in Rublyovka, one of Moscow's elite districts. This area is also known as the place where former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych previously sought refuge.

The Assad family moved their assets to Russia following the sanctions imposed by the West in 2011. As a result, their wealth remained out of reach of the West. Sources close to the Kremlin state that Assad has no contact with Vladimir Putin or other political elites in Russia. It is stated that Putin maintains a distance from leaders who have lost their power and that Assad is no longer seen as an influential figure.

Assad is learning Russian in Moscow and refreshing his medical knowledge. A source close to the family states that Assad aims to provide services to the Moscow elite. It is reported that Russian authorities have prevented Assad from establishing contact with former regime cadres and that he is only able to communicate with a few people from his former presidential circle.

The Assad family's priority has been the treatment of Asma al-Assad, who was diagnosed with leukemia. Asma al-Assad received treatment in Moscow, and her health condition has stabilized over time. It is stated that Assad wanted to speak to RT and some foreign media outlets, but the Kremlin did not permit this. Russia's Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev, stated that Assad is safe in Russia but is not permitted to engage in political or media activities.

The Assad family frequently travels from Moscow to the United Arab Emirates. However, the family's request to move to the UAE permanently was not accepted. Assad's children are trying to adapt to Moscow's elite circles, but it is noted that they are still under the effects of trauma. The family's only public appearance was at Zein al-Assad's graduation ceremony at MGIMO University.

With the spread of personal photos of Assad on social media, it is stated that the "inaccessible leader" image he maintained for years has been seriously shaken.

News Source: 12punto