Russia has no option but to clear Aleppo: Putin

Moscow: “Russia had no other option but to clear out a nest of terrorists”, said Russian President Vladmir Putin on Thursday referring to Syrian civilians.

“Civilian casualties in conflicts should be mourned everywhere, not just in Aleppo,” Putin said pointing to civilians killed around Mosul in Iraq.

“Bells should toll for all innocent victims. Not just in Aleppo,” said Putin.