Putin: No Proof the Syrian Government Used Chemical Weapons

There is no proof that the Syrian government used chemical weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the G8 summit. Some of the G8 countries share this view, he added.

RT quoted President Putin as saying today:“We do not have any facts of the use of such weapons by the Syrian government. I assure you, that by no means all the G8 members believe that they were used.”

The Russian President stressed he “never felt isolated” at the summit despite the difference in views, and said the G8 leaders have been seeking a common solution to the Syrian conflict.

Supplying arms to the ”rebels” based on unconfirmed reports that chemical weapons were used by the Syrian government would further destabilize Syria, Putin warned.

Putin urged Western nations not to be hasty in arming the Syrian opposition, saying that such weapons could fall into the wrong hands, or be uncontrollable.

“I call on all our partners to think twice before making such steps. It is a very dangerous stuff,” the President said, reminding of “horrible” and “tragic” Woolwich murder in the UK..

He the stressed that there are “loads of such criminals fighting for the [Syrian] opposition, who could commit a brutal murder like this.”

The G8 Summit was concluded in Northern Ireland Tuesday pledging –with regard to the crisis in Syria- as to:

 Increase commitment to humanitarian aid.

“Maximize the diplomatic pressure” to bring all sides to the table as soon as possible.

Back a “transitional governing body” for Syria.

“Learn the lessons of Iraq” and maintain Syria’s public institutions.

Work together to “rid Syria of terrorists and extremists”

Condemn the use of chemical weapons “by anyone” in Syria, also new Cameron said.

Support a new government in Syria. 

M.W.