Springfield mocked the reactions to the Russian decision: according to him, the absence of a veto was presented as proof of the strength of Moroccan diplomacy and of Algeria's failure, while a veto was described as the expected outcome and a sign of Algerian isolation. He summarized this logic by saying that, in both cases, Morocco won and Algeria lost. He also wondered if Moroccans ever acknowledged a defeat, adding that they claimed to have been winning for 50 years. #Maroc #Algérie #Diplomatie (translated)