Putin warns west not to take unilateral action on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns West not to take unilateral action on Syria in an interview with Russian television channel Pervy Kanal and AP. During the interview the Russian president reiterated that there is not "accurate" about the alleged chemical attack in Syria. "We believe that at least have to wait for the results of research conducted by the commission of UN inspectors," he said.

Also insisted that considers "absurd" Assad forces, which are currently attacking and scoring victories, began to use chemical weapons knowing that this could lead to new sanctions and even military action against them. "We convince thorough research and the presence of data are evident and demonstrate clearly who used [chemical weapons] and what substances were used," said Putin. "After this we would be willing to act in the most firm and serious" he added.

Possible U.S. attack stances against Syria and other countries

The president did not rule could accept U.S. military operation if there was irrefutable evidence that the Government of Al Assad who used chemical weapons. Nevertheless, he emphasized that "under existing international law, only the Council Safety of United Nations can authorize military action against a sovereign state. " "Any other cause, pretext to justify the use of force against a sovereign independent state are unacceptable and can only be described as an assault," he said. "And if it is determined that it was the rebels who use weapons of mass destruction, what will the U.S. do with them? What will make these sponsors with the rebels? Will they stop supplying arms? They begin? Military action against them? "Asked the Russian president. Putin praised the decisions of certain countries not to participate in the military operation against Syria.

 "Honestly I was surprised because I thought that in the Western community and is all done according to the principles of uniformity, but it turned out that it is not". "It turns out there are people who value their sovereignty, analyze the situation and have the courage to make decisions in the interests of their own countries, to defend their point of view, "said Putin. "That's very good, it shows that the world really is strengthened in its multipolarity" he added.