From Damascus to Moscow: The Exiled Life of Bashar al-Assad
The icy winds of Moscow offer little warmth for exiled Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, whose sudden downfall on December 8 sent shockwaves through the Middle East. Once the unchallenged ruler of Syria, Mr. Assad now navigates the corridors of his gilded exile under the watchful eyes of both allies and enemies.
So, what does life look like for a man once feared and now reduced to a guest of the Kremlin?