Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia. Credit...Aaron Byrd Supported by By Erika Solomon Christiaan Triebert Haley Willis ...

Over a year since he fled to Moscow after his regime was toppled by rebel forces, former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is taking ophthalmology lessons and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle with his ...