Is Russia Just Flexing Muscle or Is It Burning Bridges?

Russian diplomats’ frequent critique of the United States and its policy is old news, but last week the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seemed to have surpassed itself in the crudity of its statements. Despite the fact that the harsh response to John McCain’s proposal to exclude Russia from the G8 was not ungrounded, its barbaric nature speaks to Russia’s confidence being transformed into ignorant arrogance that may someday backfire on the country’s efficient foreign policy.
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