Word Usage

[ThePilgrim]

Does a change in word usage a thing to pay attention to or is it irrelevant?

http://russia-insider.com/en/putins-interesting-choice-words-fridays-security-council-meeting/ri8500

[John81]

No doubt this carries meaning. These people don't give major prepared speeches without very carefully choosing their wording.

Obama's hatred for Putin has driven American policy in a bad direction with Russia, has forced our European allies to take steps against Russia they didn't want to, and has not only given Russia cause for alarm, but caused great divide among and within our European allied countries.

Under Obama, America has pursued an adversarial stance towards Russia. Putin is likely hoping Obama won't take a step too far before he leaves office and that perhaps the next American president will pursue better relations with Russia.