Vladimir Putin blames both sides for the violence in Syria . Putin asked , speaking to reporters in London after meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron . Russian president says alleged acts by rebels do n't serve the interests of Ukraine or Russia . Russia 's arms contracts with Syria are in ` ` full compliance '' with international standards , he says . Russia warns the US against a no - fly zone over Syria .
Vladimir Putin blames both sides for the violence in Syria . Russian president says alleged acts by rebels do n't serve the interests of Ukraine or Russia . Russia 's arms contracts with Syria are in ` ` full compliance '' with international standards , he says . Russia warns the US against a no - fly zone over Syria .