Kremlin Denies Reports of Asma al-Assad Seeking Divorce and UK Return

Speculation surrounds the British-born wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, as Moscow dismisses claims of marital and asylum-related discord.

Turkish and Arabic media reported that Asma al-Assad filed for divorce in Moscow, seeking to leave Russia and return to the UK, but the Kremlin has denied these claims.
The Assad family fled to Moscow after a rebel coalition overthrew Bashar al-Assad's regime earlier this month, ending over five decades of Assad family rule in Syria.
Russian authorities have reportedly imposed restrictions on Bashar al-Assad, including a travel ban and asset freezes, though these reports have also been denied by the Kremlin.
Asma al-Assad, who holds dual British-Syrian citizenship, is reportedly undergoing treatment for leukemia in Russia but has been declared 'not welcome' in the UK due to sanctions.
The fall of the Assad regime has renewed international attention on the family's legacy, including allegations of war crimes and human rights abuses during Bashar al-Assad's presidency.