SAEDNEWS: Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s Ousted President Once Known for Lengthy Speeches and Controversial Interviews, Now Lives in Complete Isolation Under Strict Restrictions in Moscow
According to Saed News’ political service, Shargh newspaper reported that a new report reveals the former Syrian president is now prohibited by Vladimir Putin’s government from appearing in public, speaking to the media, or enjoying any form of free movement.
Bashar al-Assad’s current life bears no resemblance to his reign at the heart of the Levant. In Moscow, there are no ceremonial convoys, grand statues, enormous portraits, or adoring slogans. What remains for Assad is a life confined behind walls, under constant surveillance, with a total ban on any media contact.
Reports about his residence are inconsistent. Some sources claim he lives in the luxurious “Moscow City” towers, the financial and corruption hub of Russia’s capital, while others suggest he is confined to a location outside the city.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated last week that Russia cannot provide any information about Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts. Despite the differing accounts, the conclusion is clear: a life fenced in, highly restricted, and completely unlike his past.
According to The Independent and other reports, although Assad owns several luxury properties in Russia that reportedly generate around $4 million annually in rental income, he has even opened a small shop to sustain daily life—a detail that seems to confirm previous unofficial reports about his lack of access to cash and assets in Russia. Interestingly, some local residents near Assad’s suspected residence say the contact number for the real estate company working with the former president is saved under “Bashar al-Assad Properties” in client records.
While this narrative may seem odd, it is plausible. When Assad left Damascus, he only took his money and left behind many personal belongings, making his involvement in property dealings less surprising.
A German publication reported that in the early months, Assad and his family stayed in a high-rise in central Moscow. Nevertheless, his daily life reportedly remains marked by isolation and inactivity. He spends most of his time playing video games and occasionally visits the shopping center beneath his building for errands or walks—always under the watchful eyes of Russian guards and strict security measures.
