Inside the presidential palaces of Bashar al Assad hours after he fled the country



New footage has emerged of Syrians entering presidential palaces in Damascus, which would have been a private residence of President Bashar al Assad.

A number of people can be seen entering the ransacked building and filming the interior on their phones.

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41 thoughts on “Inside the presidential palaces of Bashar al Assad hours after he fled the country”

  1. The future of Syria Don’t look good,if this how it start for those who take the power,the should avoid destroying states institutions to keep the country running and the should take all Syrians citizens to be part of concrete decisions for unity and avoiding outsiders to influence on their future,otherwise it will even be worse than it was for the last 13 years.

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  2. The Ukrainian people didn't ransack Viktor Yanukovych's estate after forcing him from power, but instead preserved it as a museum, to document the lavish lifestyle he maintained at their expense.

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  3. Syria has lost its freedom and recourses to salafi Zionist neocon theirs that have done this for a 100 years all your recourses will be taken Syria and McDonald’s will be opened democracy for the ignorant

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  4. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s unexpected departure from Syria to Moscow has sparked speculation that his move isn’t merely an asylum request but part of a covert operation to investigate Russia’s shifting geopolitical interests. Analysts suggest Assad’s exile could be linked to Putin’s increasing focus on Pakistan, a nation that has emerged as a potential strategic partner for Russia amidst shifting alliances in South Asia.

    Over recent years, Russia has deepened its ties with Pakistan, particularly in energy, defense, and regional security. Projects like the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline and joint military exercises reflect a growing partnership. Assad, long aligned with Russian interests in Syria, may see this pivot as a threat to the unwavering support he previously enjoyed from Moscow. By relocating to Russia, he could be positioning himself to gather intelligence or counter any moves that might dilute his relevance in Putin’s broader Middle Eastern strategy.

    This development raises questions about the future of Syria-Russia relations and whether Assad’s actions signify a broader power struggle within Moscow’s circle of influence. While the Syrian regime has depended heavily on Russian military and financial support, the Kremlin’s diversified focus might lead to new priorities that don’t align with Assad’s survival. The situation is unfolding against the backdrop of Pakistan’s rising role in Russia’s regional calculus, as it serves as a gateway to Central Asia and a counterbalance to Western alliances in the Indo-Pacific.

    If this theory holds, Assad’s maneuvering may indicate his attempt to align himself with Putin’s evolving strategy—or to subvert it for his own survival. This dynamic could reshape power equations across the Middle East and South Asia, intensifying competition among regional players like Iran, Turkey, and India, all of whom will closely monitor Moscow’s next steps.
    ( Taimoor )

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