European Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that Russia's actions in Syria ?€?are making a very bad situation even worse,?€? the Interfax news agency reported.
?€?As a direct consequence of the Russian military campaign, the murderous regime of [Syrian President Bashar] Assad strengthens its position, the moderate Syrian opposition pulls back, and thousands of refugees flee to Turkey and Europe,?€? Tusk said at a joint press conference with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Interfax reported.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday condemned Russia's air strikes in Syria.
?€?We have been horrified by what has been caused in the way of human suffering for tens of thousands of people by bombing ?€” bombing primarily from the Russian side,?€? she said, the Guardian newspaper reported.
In response, the Kremlin called for a careful and responsible attitude when making statements about Syria and said there is no credible evidence to back up Merkel's claims, Interfax reported.