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Russia declares Bashar al-Assad's political asylum is final
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgi Borisenko has declared that Moscow's decision to grant political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is final and irrevocable. The asylum was granted on humanitarian grounds following the collapse of al-Assad's government in December 2024.
Borisenko stated that the current Syrian authorities in Damascus are fully aware of Russia's position. While political dialogue between Moscow and the new Syrian administration remains active—noting that President Ahmed al-Sharaa has visited Russia twice—economic cooperation is currently described as stagnant.
Regarding military presence, Russia expects to sign new agreements by the end of the year to regulate the joint use of the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartus naval base. These agreements aim to reorganize the Russian military presence in Syria, potentially transitioning facilities into training and rehabilitation centers while allowing Syrian management of civilian infrastructure.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa · Bashar al-Assad · Georgi Borisenko · Russia · Syria
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Economic cooperation between Russia and the new Syrian authorities is currently stagnant. observador.pt · executivedigest.sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has visited Moscow on two occasions. observador.pt · executivedigest.sapo.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] Syrian authorities are aware of Russia's position regarding al-Assad's asylum. www.elbalad.news · observador.pt · www.alaraby.co.uk · executivedigest.sapo.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The asylum was granted to Bashar al-Assad for humanitarian reasons. www.elbalad.news · observador.pt · www.alaraby.co.uk · executivedigest.sapo.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] Russia's decision to grant political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is final and irrevocable. www.elbalad.news · observador.pt · www.alaraby.co.uk · executivedigest.sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia expects to sign new agreements regarding the Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base by the end of the year. www.alaraby.co.uk