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So we're a ‘small island’, Mr Putin? Twitter begs to differ

 

Friday 06 September 2013 14:40 BST
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6 September 2013: An animated Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing business and trade union representatives during their meeting with the nations leaders at G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia
6 September 2013: An animated Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing business and trade union representatives during their meeting with the nations leaders at G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia (EPA)

With the Syria crisis still at its peak and David Cameron being criticised from all angles, another virtual punch was thrown at the G20 summit in St Petersburg yesterday. Russian leader Putin reportedly dubbed Britain ‘a small island no one pays any attention to’. A throw-away comment or cause for concern? We look at the public’s reaction on Twitter.

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