Russia's MFA confirms that Assad decided to leave presidency and left Syria
AKIPRESS.COM - After the talks of Bashar al-Assad with several participants of the armed conflict in Syria, he decided to leave the presidency and left the country giving instructions to carry out the transfer of power peacefully, the Foreign Ministry of Russia reported.
Russia in these talks did not participated. The Foreign Ministry of Russia urges all parties to refrain from violence and solve all issues of governance through political means.
The Russian military bases in Syria are on high alert. At the moment, there is no serious threat to their security.
On Saturday, the rebels entered Damascus. Media said Assad fled the country on the morning of December 8.