Syria’s president blames the US and coalition forces for the jihadists’ growth, while praising Russia for bombing his enemies.

Bashar al Assad has said US-led coalition bombing in Syria helped Islamic State to expand and recruit fighters.

As MPs prepare to vote on whether Britain should join its allies launching airstrikes in Syria, the country’s president accused them of “supporting terrorists”.

But he praised military action by his ally Russia, which has been accused of targeting moderate rebels as well as jihadists.

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