Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024.

Newly leaked videos reveal former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad mocking Syrians who can't afford food, military personnel, and Russian President Putin's appearance

Explosive leaked videos of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad are sending shockwaves across the Middle East and beyond. Footage aired by Al Arabiya allegedly shows Assad mocking the suffering of the Syrian people,

Ousted Syrian leader’s former spy chief and billionaire cousin scheme to destabilise Syria with armed violence.

Assad was removed from power last year after opposition forces entered Damascus. He has since taken refuge in Moscow, which had backed him throughout the Syrian conflict.

From exile in Moscow, ex-intel chief Kamal Hassan and Assad cousin Rami Makhlouf are spending millions in competing efforts to build fighting forces to lead a revolt along Syria’s coast. The government has deployed another former Assad insider to neutralize the plotters.

We honor the resilience of the Syrian people and reaffirm our support for a peaceful, prosperous Syria,' says Secretary of State Marco Rubio - Anadolu Ajansı