Russia's State Media Goes Into Overdrive Over Downed Plane
- Talk-show host says shooting down jet may be grounds for war
- Reaction contrasts with Turkish efforts to diffuse situation
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For five hours, commentators in Moscow barely reacted after Turkey shot down a Russian jet along the Syrian border. The state media machine clicked into gear once President Vladimir Putin gave them their cue.
Putin threatened “serious consequences” and inspired a Twitter hash tag -- #StabInTheBack -- after rebuking Turkey’s actions. An impromptu edition of a popular talk show went a step further, suggesting the incident may be grounds for war.