US accuses Russia of Syria killings

The US State Department called on Russia to use its influence over the Syrian government to prevent the killings.

spokeswoman Heather Nauert blamed Russia for failing to rein in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and his army, which is conducting air strikes in Gouta dealt with the rebel-controlled region.

What are they doing to stop destruction, deaths, murders in Syria? Without Russia's support, destruction and death would not happen”, Nauert told reporters in Washington.

“Russia bears unique responsibility for what is happening there”, she added.

Russia has given political and military support to the Assad regime throughout the seven - year war in Syria.