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DATE=1/17/2000
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=RUSSIA / CHECHNYA (S / 2ND UPDATE)
NUMBER=2-258151
BYLINE=EVE CONANT
DATELINE=MOSCOW
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO:  Russian military forces are intensifying their 
attacks on Chechnya's southern mountains, as Russian 
leaders face renewed pressure from the Council of 
Europe to halt the military campaign.  Moscow 
Correspondent Eve Conant reports Russia's acting 
President Vladimir Putin told a European delegation 
the West is relying too heavily on biased coverage of 
the war. 
TEXT:  David Russell-Johnston backed down from earlier 
comments that the Council of Europe might suspend 
Russia's membership.  But he said he and Mr. Putin 
discussed several issues. 
            /// RUSSELL-JOHNSTON ACT ///
      Resolutions concerning the cease-fire, 
      concerning negotiations, concerning the free 
      movement of refugees, and access of humanitarian 
      organizations.
            /// END ACT ///
But acting President Putin defended the campaign and 
said the West is relying to heavily on what he called 
questionable media reports to judge Moscow's 
offensive. 
The Council of Europe delegation is expected to visit 
the Caucasus, including Russian-occupied parts of 
Chechnya beginning Tuesday. 
Meanwhile, Russia's military intensified air attacks 
on Chechnya's southern mountains and said it would 
soon control the rebel capital, Grozny.   (SIGNED)
NEB/EC/JWH/RAE
17-Jan-2000 13:49 PM EDT (17-Jan-2000 1849 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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