Russia loses 'key strategic ally' as ex president Bashir al Assad overthrown

He was speaking after it was confirmed Syria's ex President has been granted asylum in Russia - and the flag of the Syrian opposition was unfurled over the country's embassy there.

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The rapid overthrow of Bashir al Assad surprised the world and Russia was no exception - the Kremlin's spokesman admitted today.
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