Assad, Putin

Assad 'poisoned' in 'assassination attempt' as relations with Putin turn 'chilly'
The former Syrian dictator called for medical help, whereafter his health reportedly began to deteriorate further.
No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'
The Telegram account General SVR is popular with British tabloids but has a less-than-perfect track record for truth.
Bashar Al-Assad Poisoned In Russia? Reports Of Ousted Syrian President's Strained Relationship With Putin Surfaced
Recent media reports suggest that former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was the target of a suspected poisoning attempt on Sunday while in Russia. Assad reportedly experienced breathing difficulties and his condition worsened significantly before medical help could arrive.
Has Assad Been Poisoned in Russia? What We Know
A Russian Telegram channel has claimed that Bashar al Assad may have been poisoned, sparking online speculation about the fate of the Syrian dictator after he fled to Moscow following his downfall.
Exiled Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad ‘poisoned’ in ‘assassination bid’ after warning
It has now been claimed by online account General SVR that the 59-year-old was taken ill on Sunday (December 29), with it being claimed he began to “cough violently and choke” after summoning medial a
Bashar al-Assad Reportedly Poisoned During Exile in Russia
Assad’s rule over Syria is a stark example. He began his presidency in 2000 following his father’s three-decade presidency, In the beginning he was seen as a modernizing figure, but Assad’s leadership quickly became synonymous with authoritarianism,
Putin says he will meet with Assad soon and ask him about Austin Tice
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he plans to meet with deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad soon and will ask him about ...
The fall of Assad is an ‘emperor has no clothes’ moment for Putin
It took Assad’s regime to fall and Putin to accept it meekly for the West to appreciate that things weren’t all that rosy in ...
Live updates: Putin says he will ask Assad about missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice at annual news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year news conference. Follow live updates as citizens and ...
Why Putin Is The Biggest Loser of Assad's Downfall in Syria
Putin "has just lost the Middle East," military analyst Markus M. Keupp posted on X referring to Assad's fall and noting how Putin had rejected a close relationship with Israel in favor of cooperation ...
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Assad’s fall humiliated Putin and could dent his global ambitions
Russia is scrambling to save face after its humiliating loss of its client, dictator Bashar al-Assad, and the Kremlin has conceded preserving its crucial Syrian military bases will take time and ...
Foreign Affairs3d
Putin Chose Ukraine Over Syria
Russia’s abandonment of the Assad regime to marshal more resources for the fight against Ukraine vividly illustrates that ...
After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump
This New Year’s Eve, Vladimir Putin is marking a quarter-century as Russia’s first man. While his grip on power appears more ...
Putin says he saved Russia, but a year of challenges suggests Moscow’s position is precarious
Marking 25 years in office, Vladimir Putin says he has remade Russia as a sovereign power and will prevail in Ukraine, but ...