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Canada opens up a new front against Russia — Twitter snark

August 29, 2014Global Politics

Canada and Russia tangled on Twitter this week, each posting maps designed to tweak the other country’s stance over Russian actions in Ukraine. But while the exchange was funny and popular online, it also showed how governments communicate in the social media era.

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