01.04.2026 23:08
It has been claimed that Bashar al-Assad, the ousted leader of Syria, is going through a difficult period in Russia, where he fled following the fall of Damascus. It is alleged once again that his wife, Asma al-Assad, has decided to divorce, and that the couple's marriage has effectively come to an end, while it is stated that Assad is under severe psychological distress.
The ousted leader of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, has once again become the focus of international public attention due to claims made in the German press. According to these reports, after fleeing to Russia following the fall of the Ba'ath regime on December 8, 2024, Assad is going through a difficult period in exile.
A BLOW TO BASHAR AL-ASSAD FROM HIS WIFE ASMA AL-ASSAD
In a report based on field sources from Bild newspaper, it was claimed that Asma al-Assad, known as the "Rose of the Desert," has decided to divorce Bashar al-Assad. While it was suggested that the couple's marriage has effectively come to an end, it was stated that this development has deepened the fracture in Assad's personal life. It was alleged that Assad has entered a severe psychological crisis.
“MI5 CONNECTION” CLAIM ON THE AGENDA
Claims based on documents published by UK Declassified suggested that Asma al-Assad has been in contact with the British domestic intelligence service MI5 since the 1990s. However, these claims have not been verified by independent sources.
KREMLIN HAD DENIED IT
These claims had also come to the fore last year. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the allegations about the Assad couple, stating, "No, these are not true."
SPENDING HIS DAYS IN FRONT OF A COMPUTER
On the other hand, a report in the German weekly newspaper Die Zeit shared striking details about Assad's daily life. Accordingly, the former leader of Syria spends a large portion of his time in front of a computer and playing video games.