Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow and have been granted asylum by Russia for humanitarian reasons, local RIA news agency reported Sunday, citing a source from the Kremlin.
It is also reported that Syrian opposition leaders have guaranteed the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic missions inside Syria, with Russian officials being in contact with representatives of the Syrian opposition.
Assad, his family reportedly arrive in Moscow
Assad, his family reportedly arrive in Moscow
China supports Venezuela in safeguarding its sovereignty, dignity and legitimate rights, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a daily press briefing on Wednesday.
He made the statement in response to a media inquiry about the U.S. forcible seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
"The United States forcibly seized the head of state of a country, flagrantly violating the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, international law, and the basic norms governing international relations, which China firmly opposes. We support Venezuela in safeguarding its sovereignty, dignity and legitimate rights," said Lin.
China voices support for Venezuela's sovereignty, rights
