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Putin demands proof as Obama gains support for Syria strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded "convincing" proof that ally Syria used chemical weapons, even as he softened his tone towards the West ahead of this week's G20 summit.

04.09.2013

(AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded "convincing" proof that ally Syria used chemical weapons, even as he softened his tone towards the West ahead of this week's G20 summit.

Putin's comments came as US lawmakers began rallying behind President Barack Obama's plan to launch military strikes against Syria over a suspected poison gas attack outside Damascus that killed hundreds last month.