Russia has issued a warning to the US, urging it to avoid taking military action in Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapon attack.
Russian envoy to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia (pictured above), said the US would be held responsible for any “illegal military adventure”, adding: “I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing.”
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