Re: M-TH: Chechnea etc...

2000-01-16 Thread Chris Burford
At 13:47 16/01/00 -, George wrote: >It is clear that the Chechen war is absorbing substantial military resources. Yet the >central government in Russia does not appear to be making the necessary progress for a >swift victory. Clearly there are significant potential dangers for the Russian sta

M-TH: Chechnea etc...

2000-01-16 Thread George Pennefather
It is clear that the Chechen war is absorbing substantial military resources. Yet the central government in Russia does not appear to be making the necessary progress for a swift victory. Clearly there are significant potential dangers for the Russian state under this scenario. Should the war con