‘ONE SPARK FROM WAR’
TENSIONS are continuing to escalate between the US and Russia, as leaders from the two nations threaten military retaliation over the recent Syrian chemical attack.
At least 60 civilians were killed after "poisonous chlorine gas" unfolded in the besieged town of Douma on Saturday.
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Turkey’s national defence minister Nurettin Canikli has now warned of an impending “World War 3” as tensions mount between the two world powers.
Speaking to Ukraine’s 24TV, Canikli said: “If an attack occurs against the forces in Syria backed by Russia or there is an attack by the US-supported forces, Russia won’t be able to stay away, otherwise it will lose its influence.
“So, serious clashes may start.
"Just one spark may set the entire region on fire and open the door for the conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses hope 'that common sense will prevail' as tensions rise with Trump over chemical weapons in Syria
“So, we are calling on the parties Russia and the US to act with restraint and on the regime of Bashar al-Assad to stop supporting terrorist organisations."
The comments come as Vladimir Putin's envoy vowed Russia would retaliate if Trump’s administration was to launch a missile strike on Syria.
Speaking to Hezbollah's al-Manar TV, Alexander Zasypkin - Russia's ambassador to Lebanon - insisted Russia would strike back against any military action taken by the US.
Donald Trump has today warned Russia to "get ready" for American "smart" missiles heading to Syria, while blasting Putin for partnering with "Gas Killing Animal" Bashar Assad.
What we know so far...
- A chemical attack, using "poisonous chlorine gas" unfolded in the besieged town of Douma on Saturday
- Dozens of people were reportedly killed, with those caught up in the sickening attack suffering "oral foaming, cyanosis, and corneal burns"
- The UN slammed the reported use of chemical weapons, saying it would be an "abhorrent" violation of the law
- The World Health Organisation has confirmed that 500 people showed symptoms of being exposed to "toxic chemicals"
- US President Donald Trump declared on Monday that a forceful response would be made within 24 to 48 hours
- Senior Russian officials warned that Moscow would shoot down US rockets if Washington launched strikes
- Trump tweeted Wednesday that Russia should "get ready" for "smart" missiles
- US warplanes have been spotted on the border
- Theresa May has also vowed to end Syria's use of chemical weapons
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Theresa May vows to hit Assad over chemical attack in Douma, Syria
The US President issued the extraordinary threat on Twitter following comments from senior Russian officials that Vladimir Putin's military would strike US bomb sites in retaliation to American aggression.
Trump tweeted: "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria.
"Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'
"You shouldn’t be partners with a Gas Killing Animal who kills his people and enjoys it!"
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The Republican firebrand then added: "Our relationship with Russia is worse now than it has ever been, and that includes the Cold War.
"There is no reason for this. Russia needs us to help with their economy, something that would be very easy to do, and we need all nations to work together. Stop the arms race?
Responding to Trump's tweet, a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said: “Smart missiles should fly towards terrorists, not a legal government."
The spokeswoman also reportedly said that US “smart missiles” could be an attempt to destroy evidence of an alleged chemical attack on the ground.
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