Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, is not seeking a divorce, contrary to Turkish media reports. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied these claims and stated that the Assads are not under severe restrictions in Russia. The UK foreign secretary confirmed that Asma al-Assad is sanctioned and cannot return to the UK. Throughout her time as first lady, she faced criticism for her silence during the Syrian civil war and has dealt with serious health issues, including breast cancer and leukaemia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)