Syrian president spoke to state TV network al-Ikhbariya . In interview , he says Western nations are employing thieves , mercenaries in Syria . He said they will pay a `` heavy price '' for backing rebels . " The US and its allies have been bombing the country since September 2013 with no end in sight.
Syrian president spoke to state TV network al-Ikhbariya . In interview , he says Western nations are employing thieves , mercenaries in Syria . He said they will pay a `` heavy price '' for backing rebels . U.N. Secretary-General says he still believes a political solution is possible .