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Moscow official confirms Assad in Russia: NBC

Senior Moscow official confirms Bashar al-Assad's presence in Russia. Stay updated on this developing story and more international news.
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A Senior Moscow official told US broadcaster NBC on Tuesday that deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is being hosted in Russia, in the government’s first confirmation of the situation.

Russia transported Assad there “in the most secure way possible” amid the collapse of his government in the face of a rebel takeover, deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

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