Russia rejects Syrian request to hand over former regime leader Assad
Syrian President al-Sharaa's extradition request for Assad meets with firm Russian rejection as ambassador confirms Putin's protection 'will not change.'
(Illustrative) Exiled former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad flees on a Syrian plane after rebel forces took over Damascus, December 8, 2024.(photo credit: Canva, screenshot, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT, Wikimedia Commons)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: