diplomatic cover

noun

: the special protection that is given to a diplomat

traveling with the benefit of diplomatic cover

Examples of diplomatic cover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

China provides Russia with diplomatic cover and an economic lifeline by purchasing Russian oil, gas and coal, and by selling Chinese consumer goods and technology to Russia. —Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024

China has taken a neutral position on the Ukraine war, providing Russia with diplomatic cover and economic support through trade. —Ken Moritsugu and Zen Soo, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024

In this, Israel has had clear U.S. backing, both in terms of tangible military aid and diplomatic cover at the United Nations and other international forums, much to the chagrin of European allies and partners elsewhere. —Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024

But against the backdrop of the White House briefings, the Russian pretext provided no diplomatic cover. —TIME, 29 Feb. 2024

Using front and shell companies, foreign partners, and diplomatic cover, as well as by false flagging vessels and changing ship ownership on registrations, North Korea has disguised many illicit transactions as innocent ones—or hidden them entirely. —Jonathan Corrado, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2024

Rather than distancing itself from the militia groups, Moscow has stepped up its support, transferring arms, providing diplomatic cover, and even ordering Russian forces to fire on Ukrainian military targets across the border. —Joshua Yaffa, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2014

Above all, Israel deserves America’s diplomatic cover and moral support. —Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 Oct. 2023

After Trudeau’s announcement, Canada’s foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, expelled the Indian intelligence service’s station chief, who was operating under diplomatic cover. —Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023