Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced that Russia has safely transported ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Russia following his overthrow by armed factions. In an interview with NBC News, Ryabkov stated that the Kremlin has granted asylum to Assad, emphasizing that Russia is acting as required in such extraordinary circumstances. He also confirmed that Russia will not extradite Assad to face prosecution, as it is not a party to the treaty that established the International Criminal Court.