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The claim

Photo of Bashar al-Assad and his wife, Asma al-Assad in Moscow, Russia after rebels toppled his Government in Syria.

Rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The photo shows Bashar al-Assad and his wife visiting earthquake survivors in Aleppo in February 2023, not in Moscow after rebels toppled his government. The review says media reports confirm the couple visited Aleppo University Hospital on 10 February 2023.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026