The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the increased readiness of Russian military bases in Syria

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Russian military bases in Syria are on high alert. At the moment, there is no serious threat to their safety. The Russian Foreign Ministry made a statement against the background of the military conflict in Syria. The Russian Foreign Ministry assessed the events as "dramatic".

The main theses from the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

— Russia is concerned about the development of events in Syria.

— President Assad held talks with a number of participants in the armed conflict, following which he decided to leave the presidency.

— Assad left the country, giving instructions to carry out the transfer of power peacefully.

— Russia did not participate in these negotiations, but is in contact with all groups of the Syrian opposition.

— Russia is working to ensure the safety of its citizens in Syria.

— Russian military bases located in Syria have been put on high alert.

Reuters earlier, citing its sources, stated about the "high probability" of the death of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The head of the republic could have died in a plane crash.