“I have never sought to hold positions for personal gain, but have always considered myself the guardian of a national project, supported by the faith of the Syrian people, who believed in their vision. I carried an unshakeable conviction in their will and their ability to protect the State, to defend its institutions and to respect their choices until the last moment. When the state falls to terrorism and the capacity to make a meaningful contribution is lost, any position becomes meaningless, making its occupation pointless. This in no way diminishes my deep sense of belonging to Syria and its people – a bond that remains unshakeable, regardless of positions or circumstances. It is a belonging filled with hope that Syria will once again be free and independent. »
— Extract from a press release attributed to Bashar al-Assad and published on Telegram in which the deposed president of Syria denies having premeditatedly fled his country. “My departure from Syria was not planned nor did it take place during the final hours of the battle, contrary to some allegations. Moscow demanded […] an immediate evacuation to Russia on the evening of Sunday December 8. »
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