Tillerson disappointed with the reaction of the Russian Federation on a US strike on Syria
U.S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson stated his disappointment with the reaction of the Russian authorities on the American missile attack on Syrian military base.
It is reported by the White house.
“I’m disappointed with this Russian response as it shows their continued support of the Assad regime,” said Tillerson.
He noted that he finds it “very disappointing” but “not surprising.”
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We will remind, us destroyers USS Porter and USS Ross night of April 7 was released 59 missiles on the airfield Syrian government forces Shirt. In the result , six people were killed, said the Ministry of defense of Syria. The operation was conducted in response to a chemical attack the Syrian government on 4 April in the town of Khan shaykhun, in which killed and injured hundreds of innocent Syrians, including women and children.
The head of the United States Donald trump called on “all civilized Nations” to join the United Statesto end the conflict in Syria. He said that Washington must “contain and prevent the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons,” which, according to him, no doubt using the Syrian authorities.
In turn, U.S. Secretary Rex Tillerson said that Russia was “untenable” to meet its obligations in 2013 to protect Syria from chemical weapons. According to him, Russia is either a partner, or simply incompetent,” because it does not comply with the agreement on disposal of chemical weapons in the country.
The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin stated that the attack violates international law.