The differences in opinion between the US and Russia have defined the G20 summit in St Petersburg, with the US ambassador accusing Russia of holding the UN Security Council “hostage” and shirking its international responsibilities by vetoing resolutions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sarin is a human-made agent that is considered the most toxic and rapid acting of chemical weapons. They are almost like insecticides since they work in the same manner and almost have the same harmful effects.
Talk of the possible military intervention in Syria by the US and France overshadows the upcoming discussions between world leaders at the annual G20 summit in St. Petersburg.
US President Barack Obama has won the backing of key political figures from across the aisle in the US for his plans for a military strike on Syria.
Through history there have been attempts to establish rules of engagement. And an agreement that chemical weapons shouldn’t be used is a long-standing one. Nevertheless, many countries had these weapons until very recently. And others no doubt have them hidden.