NEW : Russian foreign minister is scheduled to meet with al - Assad this week . An activist reports worsening conditions in response to the vote . He pointed the finger directly at al-Assad and what he called his `` killing machine . '' French President Nicolas Sarkozy says diplomatic talks are ongoing . Syria says the country has been targeted and the vote is manufactured .
NEW : Russian foreign minister is scheduled to meet with al - Assad this week . An activist reports worsening conditions in response to the vote . French President Nicolas Sarkozy says diplomatic talks are ongoing . Syria says the country has been targeted and the vote is manufactured .