Bashar al-Assad, the ousted former president of Syria, currently lives in Moscow, Russia. He fled Damascus in late 2024 after his regime collapsed, and was granted political asylum by Russia. Assad reportedly resides in a state- owned mansion or an upscale high-rise in Moscow under Russian protection, where he lives in secluded luxury and is likely under strict surveillance. He has maintained a low public profile since his arrival, occasionally seen with his family. Despite calls for his extradition, Russia has not responded. Assad spends his time in Moscow enjoying a more lavish lifestyle including reportedly playing online video games, shielded from war crimes tribunals.

In summary, Assad is now living in privileged exile in Moscow under the safeguarding and close watch of the Russian government since December 2024.