The Russians weigh in

Always known for stalwart support of dissidents and separatists, the Russians are telling the Chinese to "take all necessary measures" in its Tibetan difficulties. "We express hope that the authorities of the People's Republic of China will take all necessary measures to curtail unlawful actions and ensure the speedy normalisation of the situation in the autonomous region," the ministry said.

Rico says he hears the distant sound of gunfire in those words...