Russia is really doing well in terms of foreign policy lately, isn't it?!

The way the Snowden issue was handled was really smart, diplomatically. They managed to do the right thing, while simultaneously downplaying its role, and impressing everybody who admired Snowden (quite a few people in America, Europe and elsewhere).

Now, Russia made a constructive and helpful suggestion that is actually accepted by Syria and obviously would solve any international concerns, if it could be implemented properly.

Well done Lavrov - he's a very sharp politician and diplomat, isn't he?

Russia is definitely "winning friends and influencing people" on the international scene... People need to remember that at the end of the day, the USA is only ONE country. The loyalties of other countries are not set in stone. 10 more years of American aggressiveness and Russian top class diplomacy, and opinions may really have changed among regular people across the world.

Keep up the good work, Russia!