Russia dismisses ‘unfounded accusations’ about chemical weapons in Syria

‘Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned against making ‘unfounded accusations’ regarding undeclared chemical weapons in Syria.

Lavrov said in a statement on Sunday that the operation to remove chemical weapons stockpiles from Syria has been successful.

“This problem was successfully resolved,” said Lavrov, adding, “We have every basis to consider that Syria will continue cooperating closely.”

The Russian foreign minister said all claims to the contrary should be investigated.’