Posted on 04/08/2018 10:46:55 AM PDT by Mariner
Russia is warning the U.S. against any “military intervention” in Syria over the government's alleged chemical attack against civilians this weekend, saying any such response would be “unacceptable” and lead to the “most serious consequences”.
The foreign ministry in Moscow also says in a statement on its website that allegations of the chemical attack are “fabricated,” suggesting the claims were invented by rebel forces and the Syrian Civil Defense known as the White Helmets.
“It is necessary to warn again that military intervention under invented and fabricated pretexts in Syria, where at the request of the lawful government there are Russian military personnel, is absolutely unacceptable and can lead to the most serious consequences,” the statement reads. “The aim of these false speculations, that have no basis, is to shield the terrorists and the irreconcilable radical opposition, who reject a political solution, at the same time while trying to justify possible armed strikes from outside.”
The alleged attack on Saturday killed 40 in the rebel-held town of Douma, multiple opposition and rescue groups including told The Associated Press, which was unable to independently verify the reports.
It came a year and a day after President Donald Trump ordered dozens of strikes on a Syrian regime air base for its alleged use of sarin gas on April 4, 2017, that killed approximately 100 people, according to the the State Department. More than 30 of the victims were children. The government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied carrying out the attack.
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Are you saying you doubt the integrity of al Qaeda, I mean "moderate Syrian rebels"?
Paul Ryan
@SpeakerRyan
The chemical attack in Syria is a horror that cannot be tolerated by responsible nations. The U.S. must continue to lead an international effort to hold the Assad regime and Russia accountable for their actions.
Ryan has ALWAYS been a tool of the Neocon swamp.
That’s how he got on the ticket with Romney.
for example : "https://twitter.com/i/web/status/982325942231228417"
I doubt the military would let the Tomahawks fly and hit the source which is CIA/FBI headquarters.
Even if we have irrefutable proof of a gas attack, I don’t care. Not worth 1 American life.
RT
25 minutes ago
BREAKING: #UNSC to meet on ‘threats to peace & security’ in wake of #Syria chem attack reports – Russian mission
Good points but dead Russians is always a plus.
Paul Ryan is a tool
I was betting the State Department, but that is a close call.
Why? What is your personal problem with Russians? What specific misfortunes are Russians today bringing to your life that warrants their death, particularly when the "moderate Syrian rebels" they are fighting are the same batch of great guys that we used to call al Qaeda?
Nice try comrade...or is it just Boris?
“Good points but dead Russians is always a plus.”
Dead Russians = Dead Americans
For what, exactly?
Today is Pascha, or Easter in the Russian Orthodox church. I just returned home from services where I was surrounded by dozens of smiling, friendly Russians in attendance with their husbands, wives, parents, and children celebrating the Resurrection of Christ.
The same as we did last week.
Your Muslim buddies in the al Nusra brigade weren't there.
He, I know, let’s risk a nuclear war to save Al Qaeda! That’s the ticket!
“Find the source and let the Tomahawks fly.”
The source is every water treatment plant in Syria.
This again is Assad supporters dropping drums of water treatment liquid chlorine out of helicopters.
“This again is Assad supporters dropping drums of water treatment liquid chlorine out of helicopters.”
Makes sense. You are winning so let’s do something to turn that around. /sarc
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