Merkel criticizes Russia and China on chemical claims in Syria

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Russia, China prevented UN chemical probe in Syria

Merkel criticizes Russia and China on chemical claims in Syria

German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Russian and Chinese stances about preventing chemical probe in Syria. Speaking to Focus Magazine, Merkel demanded the claims to be cleared up at soonest, and added the UN mission should be transferred to the scene of events. Merkel defined the stories and videos about the chemical attacks as "shocking" and said Russia and China prevented UN demand to enter the site freely for investigation.