A Telegram channel named General SVR has suggested that Bashar al Assad may have been poisoned, provoking widespread online speculation.
The channel claims Assad showed symptoms of distress, including trouble breathing and requested medical assistance while in Russia.
No independent verification of these claims has been made, and they stem from a source known for unfounded reports about Russian leadership.
Russia extends refuge to Assad following his regime's turbulence, prompting concerns about his safety and the implications for Moscow's military assets in Syria.
The situation raises questions about Assad's future and ongoing political dynamics, as he attempts to maintain a strong image despite fleeing Syria.
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