Russia's leaders disagree on Libya, Putin rebuked

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's two leaders are openly disagreeing over the U.N. resolution authorizing international military action against Libya, with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin comparing it to the medieval crusades and President Dmitry Medvedev warning him to watch his use of words.

Their statements represented a rare open clash on foreign policy.

Putin, who served two terms as president and still dominates Russia's politics, said the U.N. Security Council resolution was "flawed and inferior."

"It allows everything and is reminiscent of a medieval call for a crusade," Putin said Monday. "In fact, it allows intervention in a sovereign state."

Hours later, Medvedev …