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To: Rande Is who wrote (4930)	4/3/1999 3:48:00 PM
From: Rande Is	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 57584

SURVEY: TWO-THIRDS OF RUSSIANS FEAR NATO ATTACK April 3, 1999 Web posted at: 1:22 p.m. EST (1822 GMT) MOSCOW (CNN) -- Nearly two-thirds of all Russians say their country has reason to fear a NATO attack, according to a recent survey. The poll, conducted by the Russian Center for Public Opinion, found that 63 percent of Russian citizens believe NATO could be a threat. "This attack on Yugoslavia is just a dress rehearsal for NATO," said Moscow taxi driver Anatoly Kuznetsov. Russian television news stations show the same pictures of NATO strikes against Yugoslavia that Westerners see. But the two largest television channels in Russia -- both of which are controlled by the government -- give the story a different slant. According to Russian news reports, NATO airstrikes -- not Serb paramilitary and Yugoslav army troop action -- are responsible for the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees who have left their homes in Kosovo for neighboring countries. "The refugees are trying to save themselves from the NATO bombing. Instead of preventing a humanitarian catastrophe, NATO is causing one," one Russian news report said. Many refugees say they were ordered out of Kosovo by Serb forces in a campaign of "ethnic cleansing." Yugoslav officials deny those reports, saying the refugees are fleeing NATO airstrikes and fighting between Yugoslav troops and ethnic Albanian guerrillas. Russian news reports reflect the Yugoslav position. "We try to bring the Russian government's viewpoint to our viewers," said RTR news anchor Dmitry Borisov. But analysts warn that stirring up anti-Western sentiment could backfire on the Russian government. "The danger is that they might energize nationalism, xenophobia, anti-Western feelings that they will not be in a position to control," said Andrei Kortunov. cnn.com

To: Rande Is who wrote (4930)	4/3/1999 3:53:00 PM
From: Rande Is	Respond to of 57584

MONTENEGRO FEARS YUGOSLAV TAKEOVER April 2, 1999 Web posted at: 10:04 p.m. EST (0304 GMT) PODGORICA, Montenegro (CNN) -- In the tense capital of the Yugoslav republic of Montenegro, police in combat gear guard government buildings and a special unit stands ready with bazookas outside Montenegro Television. They are on hand to defend their republic not from NATO bombs and missiles, but from the Yugoslav army, which many fear could receive orders to attack Montenegro's reformist government. Though it is formally a part of the Yugoslav federation, Montenegro has distanced itself from Belgrade. Its government has openly criticized Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's policies and refused to declare a state of war following NATO airstrikes. "We consider (the Yugoslav) government an illegitimate, illegal government ... a reserve government of Slobodan Milosevic. That's the reason we do not recognize all decisions of this so-called government," Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic said in an interview with CNN. Djukanovic, a Milosevic opponent who took office in January 1998, has accelerated changes in Montenegro, opening a border with Croatia and abolishing visa requirements. The republic also has used a legal loophole to enable Montenegrin men to avoid serving in the federal army. But the NATO attacks have complicated Djukanovic's efforts. His government has begged NATO to stop its bombing campaign for fear the "flames of war" could engulf Montenegro. In what many see as an ominous sign, Milosevic removed a Montenegrin general as head of Yugoslavia's 2nd Army and replaced him with a tough nationalist and ally, Gen. Milorad Obradovic. That gives Obradovic command of 10,000-12,000 troops and 3,000-4,000 reservists in the small republic. Britain called the change in command a prelude to an attempt to overthrow the Montenegrin government. "We have evidence to show (Milosevic) is preparing a coup against Montenegro to replace Djukanovic," said British Defense Ministry spokesman Edgar Buckley. The United States warned Milosevic to leave Montenegro alone. "The U.S. support for the Djukanovic government is strong and unwavering," U.S. State Department spokesman James Rubin said Friday. "If they do try something, there will be very strong opposition of all armed forces, police and others, to fight for democracy here," said Montenegrin Foreign Minister Branko Perovic. Whether or not a crackdown is imminent, the foreign minister said, worsening relations make it clear that further change is inevitable within the fast-fraying Yugoslav Federation. "Everything that is going on now is making the possibility of separating from Yugoslavia higher every day," he said. "Milosevic is driving us out." cnn.com

To: Rande Is who wrote (4930)	4/3/1999 4:15:00 PM
From: Josef Svejk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 57584

Humbly report, Rande, please note that with the exception of Easy's first contribution to this thread, I only post here when spoken to. Regarding the war. Since I am from that part of the world, and since WWI started there, perhaps you'll be interested in my point of view on the situation, though our past conversations do not give me much hope: amazon.com Given the above and the global economic situation, I find it prudent to be about 75% in cash. But what do I know, I've been declared an imbecile by the military medical board. Cheers, Svejk proofsheet.com