These upbeat noises from a hitherto grumpy Russian official marked a change of tone.

到目前为止，这些乐观的言论标志着坏脾气的俄罗斯人将要改变他们的态度。

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In a marked change of tone, Israeli officials have also praised Egypt for its stern attitude to Hamas and for its efforts to stop the smuggling, despite the bile poured on the Egyptians by Hamas's many admirers.

ECONOMIST: Diplomacy after the Gaza war