1.   Each side claims a closer reading than the other.

2.   Each side claims that its estimate of the chances of nuclear catastrophe is more accurate.

3.   Each side claims to favour mutual disarmament.

4.   Both sides are claiming that the island belongs to them.

5.   Both sides claimed substantial victories.

6.   Both sides claimed a victory and agreed to maintain communications on matters of economic concern.

7.   Both sides claim they like animals.

8.   Already, both sides are cautiously claiming victory.

9.   And like the best sort of game-playing, the incident has turned into a contest in which both sides can claim victory and expect prizes.

10.   And once again, both sides claim victory.