Syria's willingness to put its chemical weapons under intl control should be used - Putin
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON. Sept 12 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is urging the United States and other members of the international community to take advantage of the Syrian government's willingness to put the chemical weapons in its possession under international control.
"A new opportunity to avoid military action has emerged in the past few days. The United States, Russia and all members of the international community must take advantage of the Syrian government's willingness to place its chemical arsenal under international control for subsequent destruction," Putin said in an article published in the Wednesday issue of The New York Times.
"Judging by the statements of President Obama, the United States sees this as an alternative to military action," Putin said.
