The British newspaper 'The Guardian' and Russian media, citing close friends of the Assad family, sources in Russia and Syria, as well as leaked data, have revealed new details about the life of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family after the fall of his regime and his flight from Damascus in December 2024. According to sources, Assad is living in a luxurious but extremely isolated exile in Moscow, where he is forbidden from any political or media activity and is subject to restrictions imposed by Russian authorities, which no longer see him as a significant political figure. 'The Guardian' quoted a source close to the Kremlin as saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin 'does not tolerate leaders who lose control of power', considering Assad a marginal figure within Russian circles. The British report, published on Monday, December 15, 2025, states that Assad has returned to his old passion, taking ophthalmology courses—the profession he studied in the UK before coming to power—and is learning the Russian language. He is not experiencing any financial difficulties, as the family transferred a large portion of their wealth to Russia back after Western sanctions were imposed in 2011. Sources clarify that the Assad family now leads a quiet and isolated life away from the spotlight. They are believed to reside in the prestigious Rublyovka gated community, home to Moscow's elite, including former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. Additionally, 'The Guardian' revealed that Asma, Bashar al-Assad's wife, who suffered from leukemia, received experimental treatment in Moscow under the supervision of Russian security services, and her health stabilized after a critical period following the regime's collapse.
