An attempt was made to poison former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow, reports Bloknot Russia

He survived the attempt, but he is reported to be in critical condition.

"It is not yet clear whether the crime is political or a family conflict. His wife tried to get a divorce and leave for London, but Assad was against the divorce," added the aforesaid news outlet.

The poison with which an attempt was made to poison the former leader of Syria has not yet been revealed. It is known that Assad had difficulty breathing and lost consciousness.

At present, various theories—from political opponents to family motives—have been put forward regarding this assassination attempt on the former Syrian president.

Turkish and UK media also report about—but citing "unverified" sources—this attempt to poison the former president of Syria.