After the civil war broke out in Syria, President Bashar Assad fled to Russia. Assad’s troubles grew further as he fled the country. Assad’s British wife Asma Assad has reportedly filed for divorce in a Russian court. According to reports in Turkish and Arab media, Asma al-Assad is unhappy in Moscow and now wants to go to London. Let us tell you that Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted political asylum to the family of Bashar Assad in Russia.
Assad marries 25-year-old Asma
Bashar al-Assad’s wife Asma al-Assad has filed for divorce in a Russian court and asked for special permission to leave Moscow. Russian authorities are considering his application. According to the BBC, Asma holds dual British and Syrian citizenship. Asma’s family is in London and her parents are Syrian. Asma traveled to Syria in 2000. She married Bashar al-Assad in 2000. Asma was 25 years old at the time.
Russia imposes tough sanctions on Assad
Russia has imposed crippling sanctions on deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad despite offering him political asylum as he fled the country. Assad is not allowed to leave Moscow or engage in any political activity. According to reports, Russian authorities have also seized Bashar al-Assad’s property and money. Assad left Syria with 270 kilograms of gold. His wealth includes $2 billion and 18 apartments in Moscow.
Assad’s brother not granted asylum in Russia
Russia has not yet offered asylum to Maher Assad, the brother of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad. Their asylum applications are still under review. It is understood that Assad’s younger brother Maher and his family are currently under house arrest in Russia.
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