Russia and Syria: War of Words With West Is Worst in Decades

The language of diplomacy has taken a turn over Russia’s involvement in Syria, with the rhetoric crossing lines not seen since the Cold War.

 

A snap meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Sunday underscored the undeniable shift — one which has not gone over well at the Kremlin.

 

The U.S., U.K. and France — which called the meeting — walked out in protest when Syria’s representative took the podium, though not before firing parting shots.

 

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