Syrian ambassador in Moscow calls Assad’s leaving for Russia a ‘disgraceful escape’

Syrian Ambassador to Russia Bashar Jaafari has referred to President Bashar al-Assad’s leaving for Russia as a “disgraceful escape”, RT’s Arabic service reports.

“This disgraceful and humiliating escape, without any sense of national responsibility toward the country, confirms the necessity of the changes that have taken place and awakens hope for a better future,” the diplomat stated.