Russian journalist made appeal to American media in New York Times . He says poison gas was probably used by opposition , not Syrian army . But U.S. , officials say evidence is clear that al - Assad forces were behind attack . Russia has itself referred to uniqueness of the Russian military .
Russian president makes appeal to American people in New York Times . He says poison gas was probably used by opposition , not Syrian army . But U.S. , Britain say evidence is clear that al-Assad forces were behind attack . Russia has itself referred to uniqueness of the Russian nation .