Assad’s Escape: New Details

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00:00Bashar al-Assad's escape to Moscow was not merely a geographical move,

00:07but the beginning of a series of shocking stories involving sudden abandonment,

00:12a life of luxury in exile, and people left to face their fate.

00:18An investigation by the New York Times reveals detailed accounts of al-Assad,

00:23his family, and his inner circle leaving for Moscow

00:27following the collapse of his regime on December 8, 2024,

00:32where he is now living, according to the publication,

00:36a life of luxury and extravagance far removed from the Syrian scene.

00:42Before departure, al-Assad reportedly asked three of his closest aides

00:46to join him on the escape flight.

00:48They left in haste, without passports, money, or even personal belongings.

00:55In Moscow, the three aides were accommodated in a single suite at a luxury hotel,

01:01on direct orders from al-Assad.

01:04But the shock came quickly.

01:06A massive bill, mounting debts, and repeated attempts to contact al-Assad,

01:12with no response.

01:15Later, Russian authorities intervened and offered to move them

01:18to an old military facility for accommodation.

01:22While Bashar al-Assad abandoned his closest associates,

01:26the report reveals that his brother, Maher, took a different path.

01:30He continued to provide regular financial support to some former officers and allies,

01:36in an attempt to preserve the family's network of influence,

01:39even after the fall of the regime.

01:41.