Exiled former Syrian leader Bashar Assad should play a role in the reconstruction of Russian cities affected by the conflict in Ukraine, according to Russian politician Dmitry Kuznetsov. He suggested that Assad might be eligible for Russian citizenship. Assad, who led Syria for nearly 25 years, was ousted earlier this month when a coalition of armed opposition groups, primarily composed of Islamists from Hayat Tahrir … Continue reading What plans do Bashar al-Assad and his family have in Russia, and where will they reside?