Deposed Syrian tyrant Assad is probably in the worst place ever in Russia. He is likely to be under armed guard but not for the purpose of protecting him and his family but more so to keep him in Russia. It is likely that Putin will see Assad as a bargaining chip to be traded for some influence in Syria. Russia is likely to be distrusted in Syria and as such right now they haver no major influence in the region of the Middle East. Under Assad they had bases and influence but since Assad was deposed and fled they have very little other than links to Iran. To get influence Assad can be traded to face justice in Syria or even perhaps killed in Russia. If Assad thinks that he has escaped to asylum in Russia he may wish to think again.