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> The most important word has been 'but': we condemn Russia's actions but we remain open to dialogue; we support Ukraine but we are not against Russia; we are reinforcing our troops in Europe but we are not in a military confrontation with Russia.

> The final key tool in Russia's communications arsenal is to spread dismay, by warning that moves which Russia opposes will have disastrous consequences for those planning them.

> Sputnik devoted several reports to the story; Russia Today headlined it as a call for the West to stop "Sabre rattling" towards Russia; RIA Novosti reported the letter, a statement by one of its signatories, and the Russian response.

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