Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during their meeting in Sochi, Russia in May 2018. AP ...

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, has fled the country, according to his closest ally, Russia. The dramatic move brings a sudden end to half a century of rule by Assad and ...

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is seen on May 3, 2023, in Damascus, Syria. Assad went to Russia, a key ally to the fallen regime, after fleeing his country following the collapse of the Assad ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on July 24, 2024.

U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former ...

Russia is providing sanctuary to Bashar al-Assad, after the swift collapse of the Syrian leader's regime, Russia’s deputy foreign minister told NBC News.

Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad is pictured on May 03, 2023 In Damascus, Syria. He has since fled the country to Moscow following his downfall with one Russian Telegram channel claiming ...

Russia has been compelled to dismiss rumors that Asma al-Assad, the wife of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is seeking a divorce. After rebel forces seized control of Damascus this month ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit an air base in Syria, on Dec. 11, 2017. (Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev via Reuters/File Photo) ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on July 24, 2024.