Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his wife Asma and their three adult children, left their palaces in Syria and started a new life in Russia after being granted asylum by Vladimir Putin. Asma al-Assad, the daughter of a doctor from London who married into an authoritarian dynasty, is used to a life of luxury. Reports claim she spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on furnishings and clothing during her husband’s reign. The family’s fortune is estimated at $2 billion, hidden in accounts, offshore companies and real estate. Now, they are expected to use their connections and assets in Moscow to maintain their standard of living. Moscow haven The Assad family have already bought at least 20 apartments worth more than £30 million in Moscow, confirming Russia as a safe haven for the dynasty. The Kremlin confirmed that the asylum was granted on Putin’s orders, without giving further details. […]
Source: News Beast
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