Breaking: Syrian leader steps down and leaves country in sudden power shift

Syrian president has unexpectedly left his position and departed from the country after negotiations with conflict participants. Russian officials confirm they werent involved in talks but stay in touch with opposition

December 8 2024 , 02:07 PM  •  1230 views

Breaking: Syrian leader steps down and leaves country in sudden power shift

In a sudden turn-of-events Bashar al-Assad has given-up his presidential position and left Syria after talks with armed-conflict participants. The Russian Foreign Ministry has just shared this info but didnt specify his current location

Russia points out its non-involvement in power-transfer discussions‚ while staying in touch with various Syrian opposition groups: “We dont take sides in these talks but keep communication open with everyone“

We urge all parties involved to refrain from the use of violence and to resolve all issues of governance through political means

Russian Foreign Ministry Statement

The ministry reports that Russian military bases in Syria (which remain under high-alert status) dont face immediate risks. Moscowʼs representatives are working with different groups to keep things stable — their main focus is preventing any violence during this transition period

The news comes as part of wider changes in Syrian leadership structure. The transfer-of-power instructions from Assad include steps for peaceful handover which should help avoid any potential conflicts