Since taking office earlier this year, Maas, a Social Democrat, has spearheaded a harsher line towards Moscow.

Syria strikes: 'Can open window for dialogue with Russia,' says German foreign minister

The majority of missiles fired were intercepted by Syrian government air defence systems, TASS news agency quoted Russia's defence ministry as saying.

Over 100 missiles fired on Syria: US, Russia

In a statement, Russia's ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, said that Russia was being threatened and that it had warned that such action 'would not be left without consequences'

Action will not be left without consequences: Russia on Syria strikes

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Syria strikes: 'Can open window for dialogue with Russia,' says German foreign minister

Over 100 missiles fired on Syria: US, Russia

Action will not be left without consequences: Russia on Syria strikes