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Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow, according to Russian state media, hours after rebels said they were in control of Syria’s capital.
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Dec. 8, 2024, 2:09 p.m. ET

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Assad Has Arrived in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says

After rebels took control of the country’s capital following a lightning advance, Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, according to state media there.

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