complete political and military control of the Russian side. |
does noes not meet the criteria which the Russian side has stated earlier and affirms now. |
Even as we speak, the exchanges of information are under way related to the activities of different extremists and terrorist organizations, including in Afghanistan, |
everyone -- from the top officials down to the bottom -- understands what to do. |
Everyone realizes full well that if a military conflict breaks out in Kosovo, it would willy-nilly spread over the neighboring states as well as to the Balkans as a whole, |
For now, it's a step in the right direction, but it's only a step, |
I am going to discuss the situation in the region, questions of our bilateral relations and the current situation at the Kosovo stretch of the Yugoslav-Macedonian border, |
I confirmed our position that an immediate end to the bombing is necessary or, at least, a pause in the bombing must be declared while talks continue. |
I have met with the two delegations and it is my conviction that the delegations do realize the importance of the moment, ... I think that they will be working constructively and in the remaining week (and) they will come to an agreement on the remaining political questions. |
I know there are a lot of people looking for conflict. There are a lot of issues on which we don't agree, but that is not unnatural, |
I think only facts alone should corroborate this. In order to get the facts, we need to bring about the speedy return of the inspectors to Iraq. |
I'm convinced that if we continue to solve in this manner the most complicated questions, then the Russian-American relationship, as well as the cause of peace as a whole, will benefit, |
If in the coming days the situation does not change, we need to take additional extraordinary measures, including at the highest level, |
If the United States unilaterally begins military action in relation to Iraq, it would violate the U.N. Charter and, of course, when the U.N. Charter is violated, the Security Council must gather, discuss the situation and make the corresponding decisions, |
In accordance with international law, those who give such orders should be held responsible, including in a criminal way, ... The international tribunal on the former Yugoslavia should immediately look into this. |