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DATE=10/25/1999
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=U-S / CHECHNYA (L-O)
NUMBER=2-255458
BYLINE=KYLE KING
DATELINE=STATE DEPARTMENT
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO:   The United States has again criticized 
Russia's military offensive in the Breakaway republic 
of Chechnya.  Secretary of State Madeleine Albright 
says she is not encouraged by the Russian response.  
From the State Department, V-O-A's Kyle King reports.
TEXT:  During her visit to Africa last week, Secretary 
of State Albright called Russian actions in Chechnya 
both ominous and deplorable.
Ms. Albright says she repeated that message to Foreign 
Minister Igor Ivanov in a telephone call Sunday -- 
telling him Russia is taking a significant step in the 
wrong direction.
Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Ms. 
Albright says she reminded Mr. Ivanov of Russia's 
disastrous 1994 offensive against Chechnya.
            // ALBRIGHT ACT //
      But I can not say that I was particularly 
      encouraged by his response
            // END act //
Mr. Ivanov told reporters in Rome that Russia is ready 
for a negotiated settlement of the conflict in 
Chechnya.  But he says the rebels must first lay down 
their arms.
Secretary of State Albright says she plans further 
talks with Russian officials.  But, she says she has 
already delivered the U-S message as loud and clear 
and the telephone lines would allow.   (SIGNED)
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25-Oct-1999 15:13 PM EDT (25-Oct-1999 1913 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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