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flag Former Syrian President Assad speaks out after fleeing to Russia, blaming collapse on "terrorism."

flag Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made his first statement since fleeing to Russia after a rebel offensive toppled his regime. flag Blaming "terrorism" for the regime's collapse, Assad claimed his departure was not planned and occurred after a Russian request to evacuate due to the fall of Damascus and withdrawal of Syrian forces from all battle lines. flag The collapse of Assad's rule, following a five-decade family reign, has been met with celebrations and international calls for a new transition in Syria.

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