Dictator's wife divorcing him and relocating to UK.

According to reports, Asma al-Assad, the wife of deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, is seeking a divorce from her husband and plans to move back to the UK. Asma, who holds dual British-Syrian citizenship, was born and raised in London before marrying Assad in 2000 at the age of 25. The couple, along with their three children, fled to Moscow after their regime was overthrown in December after 24 years in power.

However, living as an exile under constant guard in Putin's Russia has not been easy for Asma. She is reportedly unhappy with her current situation and has requested permission from a Russian court to leave Moscow and return to London. It is said that she is also seeking treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer, in the UK.

Assad, on the other hand, is currently living in Moscow under severe restrictions. His request for asylum was accepted, but he is not allowed to leave the city or engage in any political activities. His assets and money have also been frozen, including 270 kilograms of gold, over £1 billion in cash, and 18 apartments in Moscow.

Asma's desire to leave Russia and return to the UK has prompted their move, despite Assad's brother, Maher al-Assad, still waiting for his asylum request to be reviewed. Maher and his family are currently under house arrest in Russia.

After 61 years in power, the Assad regime was finally toppled in December during an offensive by rebel forces led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. It is a significant change for the family, who had been in control for over two decades. Asma's decision to seek a divorce and move back to the UK represents a shift in their circumstances and a desire for a new beginning.

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