US President Joe Biden today welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria, saying it represented a “historic opportunity” for Syrians.

“Finally, the al-Assad regime has fallen,” Joe Biden said during a speech at the White House, calling it “a fundamental act of justice” and a “historic opportunity” for Syrians to “build a better future.” “, while warning of “the risks and uncertainty” arising from the situation.

Biden also said Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in a surprise attack by rebel groups, should be “accountable” for the “hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians” who were “harmed, tortured and killed.”

“We are not sure where he is, but it is believed that he is in Moscow,” the US president said, as Russian news agencies reported this evening that Bashar al-Assad and his family were in Moscow.

Joe Biden assured that the United States will discuss with “all Syrian groups” about the transition of power in Syria.

“We will talk with all Syrian groups, and in the framework of the process under the auspices of the United Nations, to have a transition to an independent, sovereign Syria, with a new Constitution, a new government that will serve all Syrians,” the American underlined chairman.

The United States will support Syria’s neighbors during the transition period and work with Syrian partners and stakeholders to help seize the opportunity and manage the risk, he added.

The US president warned that “some of the rebel groups” involved in the surprise attack in Syria have “a history of terrorism and human rights abuses”.

“We have noted statements by the leaders of these rebel groups in recent days, who are saying what they need to at this time, but as they prepare to take on greater responsibilities, we will evaluate not only their words but also their actions,” he warned.