<sod >Both the US and UK accused Russia of blocking inspectors from accessing Douma, with the Kremlin saying any delays were due to Saturdayâs air strikes and a lack of UN permits on the part of the OPCW â an assertion denied in turn by the UN.< eod>< sod > It had previously said it would grant the inspectors access on Wednesday, after suggesting any delay was due to Saturdayâs joint air strikes and a lack of proper permits Â â an assertion denied in turn by the UN.< eod>