Macron vows reprisals if chemical weapons used in Syria

"Our absolute priority is the fight against terrorism and the eradication of terrorist groups and Daesh in particular," he said, using an alternate name for the Islamic State group.
"It's the guiding principle of our action in Syria and in which I want... for us to be able to strengthen our partnership with Russia."
The newly elected French leader said he favoured "a democratic transition" in Syria that would "preserve the Syrian state".
He added that "failed states in the region are a threat to our democracies, and we have seen each time they have enabled terrorist groups to advance."
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