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2004-11-01 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by Fred 2004-11-01 3:07:52 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Yeah, the UN could contribute its good offices, thereby bringing a sense of good will and honesty to the talks. After the Beslan massacre, talks are a waste of time. The Chechen rebels offer to negotiate must indicate some kind of weakness. You do not negotiate with child murderers.

I am still wondering what Russia is going to do with the scum that murdered the Beslan schoolchildren. Have not seen anything yet. It is either do nothing or they are building up for a big strike or series of strikes.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-11-01 10:27:54 AM|| 2004-11-01 10:27:54 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm starting to suspect they're going to huff and puff and do nothing. Give it time and attention span kicks in...

Posted by Fred 2004-11-01 12:14:15 PM|| 2004-11-01 12:14:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 the only way to end the war in Chechnya is to have three-way talks between Russia, Chechen separatists and an international body, such as the United Nations or the European Union

Ah, the liberal's favorite silver bullet: an international conference. Has it occurred to these jokers that in the past few years, the forces behind most of the slaughter in Chechnya are those who have no interest in peace?

The best way to end this war, like so many wars, is for one side to win it. This is a problem that can only be solved by a reformed and competent Russian military.

Posted by lex 2004-11-01 12:22:14 PM|| 2004-11-01 12:22:14 PM|| Front Page Top

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