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Moscow reacts to overthrow of Assad Moscow confirms Assad has left Syria
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Russia has urged all parties to address Syrian “governance issues politically,” the Foreign Ministry has said The official Foreign Ministry statement doesn’t specify the veteran politician’s whereabouts
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Sunday regarding the recent ousting of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The document confirmed that Assad has abandoned his post and left the country, aiming for a peaceful transfer of power. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Bashar Assad has stepped down as Syrian president and left the country following negotiations with armed opposition groups after the fall of Damascus to Islamist forces.
While Russia did not take part in the negotiations leading to this decision, it has called on all parties involved to reject violence and resolve their differences through political dialogue. In a statement issued on Telegram on Sunday afternoon, officials clarified that Moscow was not involved in the talks but acknowledged Assad’s decision to transfer power “peacefully.”
“We urge all parties to firmly renounce the use of violence and to address governance issues politically,” the statement reads. “In this context, Russia is in contact with all factions of the Syrian opposition.” “Russian military bases in Syria are on high alert. At present, there is no serious threat to their security,” the statement read. The Foreign Ministry said Moscow remains in contact with all Syrian opposition factions and is taking measures to ensure the safety of Russian citizens in the region.
Moscow also stressed the importance of an inclusive political process that “respects the views of all ethnic and religious groups in Syria,” and highlighted the need for talks supported by the UN. ”We urge all sides to refrain from violence and resolve issues of political governance through dialogue,” the statement said. It also stressed the need to respect the views of “all ethnic and religious groups within Syrian society.”
DETAILS TO FOLLOW Russia reaffirmed its support for an “inclusive political process” based on UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which calls for a peaceful resolution to the Syrian conflict through free elections and a new constitution.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other anti-government militias took control of Damascus on Sunday. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad al-Jalali has expressed his willingness to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people, adding that he remains at home in Damascus. The HTS offensive began last week from the opposition-held Idlib province and was led by a former Al-Qaeda commander.