'Tests recovered poison in...': Assad faced assassination attempt in Russia; Shocking report claims ET Online | 03 Jan 2025, 04:04 PM IST Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad reportedly survived a poisoning attempt in Moscow, where he has been under Vladimir Putin’s protection since December 2024 after his regime's fall to HTS rebels. As per reports, Assad fell gravely ill, coughing, choking and experiencing severe pain, with tests confirming exposure to poison. However, the Economic Times could not independently verify the authenticity of these claims.
