DW: Russia condemns US airstrikes on Syria as world reacts
The ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has slammed the US for its joint airstrikes in Syria, as has Iran. Though the UN called on participants in the regional conflict to show restraint, others welcomed the strike.
The ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has slammed the US for its joint airstrikes in Syria, as has Iran. Though the UN called on participants in the regional conflict to show restraint, others welcomed the strike.
A Syrian soldier waves a flag during a protest against airstrikes in Damascus, Syria
Hundreds of pro-government Syrians took to a main square in Damascus Saturday morning in a show of defiance against the US, French and British airstrikes launched the night before. Many honked horns and waved the Syrian flag along with those of Syrian government allies, Russia and Iran, as these two countries roundly condemned the precision air attacks as violations of international law.
While the airstrikes have raised international alarm over the possible escalation of regional military conflict, some Middle Eastern nations, as well as international organizations, voiced their support for the US-led air action.
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Reaction From Russia On The U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrikes Against Syria (Updated)
Putin: Russia strongly condemns attack against Syria -- TASS
US-led strikes in Syria without UNSC mandate a violation of international law – Putin -- RT
Putin: Attack on Syria 'Act of Aggression' Against Sovereign State -- Sputnik
Vladimir Putin calls US-led Syria strikes an 'act of aggression' -- The Guardian
Russia calls for UN meeting on Syria, mulls supplies of S-300 systems -- Reuters
Syrian air strikes an 'act of aggression', Vladimir Putin says -- ABC News Online
Strikes on Syria will exacerbate country's humanitarian catastrophe, claims Putin as Russian ambassador warns White House there will be 'consequences' after Syria strikes while Moscow politician compares Trump to 'Hitler' -- Daily Mail
