Egyptian and Jordanian Officials Urge Assad to Leave Syria
Recent reports indicate that Egyptian and Jordanian officials have called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to resign and establish a government in exile. This plea comes amid escalating tensions and military advances by Syrian opposition forces, which have gained significant territory in recent weeks, including key cities like Aleppo and Hama. According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, Assad has sought military and intelligence support from Arab nations, but these requests have been largely rejected.
Russia's Position on Assad's Future
In a related development, a source close to the Kremlin has stated that Russia does not plan to intervene to save Assad, especially as the Syrian army continues to lose ground to opposition forces. The Russian embassy in Damascus has advised its nationals to leave the country, reflecting the deteriorating security situation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov acknowledged the complexity of the situation in Syria, emphasizing that stabilizing the region is a challenging task involving multiple stakeholders.
