Overview
- Russia’s ambassador to Iraq confirmed Assad is prohibited from any political or media activity, noting he remains safe but offstage.
- The Guardian’s reporting, echoed by multiple outlets, places the family in Rublyovka after transferring significant assets to Russia before their departure.
- Assad is studying Russian and refreshing his ophthalmology training, reportedly preparing to serve private clients despite minimal contact with elites.
- Asma al-Assad received leukemia treatment in Moscow that later stabilized under care overseen by Russian security services.
- Assad’s daughter Zein graduated from MGIMO, leaked data shows her use of upscale Moscow services, and reported attempts to secure interviews or relocate to the UAE have not been approved.