"Yesterday I used an inappropriate word: 'extortion' attempt. I apologize for that, and that was not the appropriate word."*
But Mr. Dion added: "I will choose my words well this time: it appears like political interference."
There was no immediate word from Mr. Soudas whether Mr. Dion's apology was acceptable.
I know, it's not as impressive...
As invading a friendly nuclear-armed allied nation... but that Steffi can sure lay down an ugly, uncomfortable defamatory riff...