[Síguenos ahora también en WhatsApp. Da clic aquí]

The Russian Foreign Ministry assured this Sunday that the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad left the country and ordered a “peaceful” transfer of power after the fall of the capital Damascus to rebel forces.

“How result of negotiations between Bashar al-Assad and a number of participants in the armed conflict on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, he decided to resign as president and leave the country, giving instructions to carry out the transfer of power peacefully,” the statement said.

The Kremlin, however He stated that he was not involved in these conversations, but “he is in contact with all Syrian opposition groups,” according to the TASS agency.

“We appeal to all parties involved in the call for avoid the use of violence and solve all the problems of governing the country through political means,” he added.

Moscow asked respect for the “opinions of all ethnic forces” and faith groups in Syrian society” and supported “inclusive political dialogue based on UN Security Council Resolution 2254, approved unanimously.”

In this context, Russian diplomacy noted that “all measures are being taken to ensure the safety of our citizens who are in Syria,” shortly after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published telephone numbers and emails of the crisis department of the Russian Foreign Ministry on Telegram and other social networks.

In particular, he indicated that Russian military bases in Syria – the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartus naval base – “They are on high alert.”

“At this time no serious threat for their safety,” he said.

The overthrow of Assad has raised concerns in Russia about the future of these bases, For this reason, Russian MP Andrei Kartapolov called for “not making any gestures of goodwill” and “protecting the interests” of the country.

The day before, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov assured that Russia will continue to provide military support to Syria and denied the alleged evacuation of the Russian naval base in Tartus, pointing out that the forces there are currently conducting maneuvers in the eastern Mediterranean.

Today, rebels declared Damascus “free” from President Bashar al-Assad. after twelve days of attack initiated by a coalition led by the Islamist group Levant Liberation Organization along with other Turkish-backed factions to defeat the Syrian government.

Assad’s whereabouts are currently unknown. There are rumors about the possible downing of his plane or that you are in an African country.

(according to information from Europe Press And EFE)