Tensions surrounding the Assad family continue as the Kremlin dismisses reports concerning Asma al-Assad's alleged request for divorce while affirming their support for Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Kremlin Refutes Divorce Claims of Bashar al-Assad's Wife
Kremlin Refutes Divorce Claims of Bashar al-Assad's Wife
Kremlin spokesperson denies rumors of Asma al-Assad seeking divorce and living under restrictions in Russia.
In a recent press briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed swirling rumors regarding Asma al-Assad, wife of the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. According to Peskov, reports circulating in Turkish media suggesting that Asma al-Assad was petitioning for a divorce and planning to leave Russia are unfounded.
Turkish media alleged that the couple has been experiencing significant restrictions in Moscow following their departure from Syria amid a rebel takeover. Peskov staunchly refuted these claims, asserting, "No, they do not correspond to reality." He further denied assertions that Assad's assets had been frozen or that he was confined to the Russian capital.
As a close ally of the Assad regime, Russia has provided military support throughout the Syrian civil war, which has resulted in extensive loss of life and displacement. The couple's marriage has been scrutinized over the years, particularly during the uprising that erupted in 2011 when Asma al-Assad was criticized for her silence amidst the violence.
Being a dual Syrian-British national, Asma al-Assad's potential return to the UK remains complicated due to sanctions. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy clarified this earlier in parliament, ensuring that she would not be welcomed back to Britain.
Asma al-Assad, 49, born in the UK to Syrian parents, moved to Syria in 2000. Her international profile, initially portrayed positively in the media, has significantly shifted amid her husband's brutal crackdown on dissent. Despite these challenges, she previously rejected offers for asylum to remain with her husband during tumultuous times in Syria.
In recent years, Mrs. Assad has publicly battled health issues, including a breast cancer diagnosis and, more recently, leukaemia. These personal challenges come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Assad family's complicated legacy.
Turkish media alleged that the couple has been experiencing significant restrictions in Moscow following their departure from Syria amid a rebel takeover. Peskov staunchly refuted these claims, asserting, "No, they do not correspond to reality." He further denied assertions that Assad's assets had been frozen or that he was confined to the Russian capital.
As a close ally of the Assad regime, Russia has provided military support throughout the Syrian civil war, which has resulted in extensive loss of life and displacement. The couple's marriage has been scrutinized over the years, particularly during the uprising that erupted in 2011 when Asma al-Assad was criticized for her silence amidst the violence.
Being a dual Syrian-British national, Asma al-Assad's potential return to the UK remains complicated due to sanctions. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy clarified this earlier in parliament, ensuring that she would not be welcomed back to Britain.
Asma al-Assad, 49, born in the UK to Syrian parents, moved to Syria in 2000. Her international profile, initially portrayed positively in the media, has significantly shifted amid her husband's brutal crackdown on dissent. Despite these challenges, she previously rejected offers for asylum to remain with her husband during tumultuous times in Syria.
In recent years, Mrs. Assad has publicly battled health issues, including a breast cancer diagnosis and, more recently, leukaemia. These personal challenges come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Assad family's complicated legacy.
