Tillerson: Russia Bears Responsibility for Syria Chemical Attacks

Russia bears the ultimate responsibility for suspected chemical weapons attacks committed by the Syrian regime, the US secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, said.
Tillerson’s comments came a day after reports of a fresh chemical weapons attack in the rebel enclave of East Ghouta, which injured more than 20 people, most of them children.
Speaking at a conference in Paris on Tuesday aimed at stepping up international pressure on perpetrators of chemical weapons attacks, Tillerson condemned Russia for “shielding” its Syrian ally against punishment for its actions.
According to Guardian, Tillerson remarks came after the US announced last week that its forces will remain in Syria indefinitely, infuriating Moscow. They are also likely to raise tensions ahead of fresh rounds of talks in Vienna and Russia over the next fortnight aiming to find a political solution for the seven-year civil war.