Kremlin Dismisses Divorce Rumors: Asma al-Assad's Reported Separation Denied

The Kremlin has denied Turkish media reports claiming that Asma al-Assad, wife of ex-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, sought a divorce in Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeled the reports inaccurate. The Assad family recently received asylum in Russia after rebels took Damascus.

The Kremlin officially dismissed claims from Turkish media alleging that Asma al-Assad, wife of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has filed for a divorce in Russia. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said these reports are not grounded in reality.

Reports from Turkish and Arabic media suggested that Mrs. al-Assad initiated divorce proceedings amid recent asylum granted to the Assad family in Russia, following a significant rebel advancement in Damascus.

Peskov reiterated via conference call that the claims about Asma al-Assad's purported legal and financial actions are false, underlining the inaccuracy of such media narratives.

(With inputs from agencies.)