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Putin rejects 'child-killer talks'
Russia's president has attacked those calling for Russia to enter talks with Chechen separatists after the Beslan school siege, where at least 335 died. Vladimir Putin also rejected a public inquiry into events that led to special forces storming the school on Friday. He told two British newspapers that entering talks was akin to the West negotiating with Osama Bin Laden. Meanwhile, thousands of Russians are expected to attend anti-terror rallies on Tuesday, as Beslan buries more dead. Forensic specialists are to begin DNA testing of the 107 bodies so badly damaged by fire and explosions that they remain unidentified. "No-one has a moral right to tell us to talk to child killers," Mr Putin was quoted as saying by Britain's Guardian and Independent newspapers. He added: "Why don't you meet Osama Bin Laden, invite him to Brussels or to the White House and engage in talks, ask him what he wants and give it to him so he leaves you in peace? "You find it possible to set some limitations in your dealings with these bastards, so why should we talk to people who are child-killers?" Posted by: Steve 2004-09-07 |
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