Assad, Syria and Russia

Bashar Al-Assad Poisoned In Russia? Reports Of Ousted Syrian President's Strained Relationship With Putin Surfaced
Recent media reports suggest that former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was the target of a suspected poisoning attempt on Sunday while in Russia. Assad reportedly experienced breathing difficulties and his condition worsened significantly before medical help could arrive.
Former Syrian President Bashar-Al-Assad Allegedly Poisoned In Moscow; Hospitalised, Claims Ex-Spy
Assad fled to Russia after a rebel alliance, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured Damascus following an 11-day offensive.
Report alleges attempted poisoning of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Russia
A controversial report claims that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who sought political asylum in Russia, was the target of a poisoning attempt, with his health now reportedly stabilizing.
Has Assad Been Poisoned in Russia? What We Know
The General SVR Telegram channel posted on New Year's Eve that two days earlier Assad had asked for medical help, after having trouble breathing and beginning to cough violently and choke. "There is every reason to believe that an assassination attempt was made on former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ,
'Tests recovered poison in...': Assad faced assassination attempt in Russia; Shocking report claims
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad reportedly survived a poisoning attempt in Moscow, where he has been under Vladimir Putin’s protection since December 2024 after his regime's fall to HTS rebels.
Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia? Syria's ousted president's test results show ‘exposure to poisonous substance’
Assad, removed from power by rebels, has been under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow since December 8 last year.
Bashar al-Assad Poisoned? Report Claims Ousted Syrian President Hospitalised In Moscow After Alleged Bid On Life
Assad, Syria's ousted leader, narrowly survived a poisoning attempt. Under Putin’s protection, Assad reportedly faced a life-threatening incident, leaving questions about his security. Watch.Bashar al-Assad Poisoned?
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In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. On the walls of the palatial mausoleum built to house the remains ...
Deception and Betrayal: Inside the Final Days of the Assad Regime
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Zelensky to Boost Post-Assad Syria Relations Amid Russia Pullback
Ukraine is aiming to build up its security and trade relations in the Middle East and says Syria could be a "reliable partner." ...
The fall of Assad is an ‘emperor has no clothes’ moment for Putin
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AP PHOTOS: Syria's new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad's loyalists
Syria’s new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and former soldiers ...