Posted by Wm Leslie Howard on October 04, 1999 at 19:32:08:
Bill -
I have heard that Russia's military move deep into Chechneyan territory is being excused by the Russian government as a protective maneuver to insulate Russia from the terrorism of Chechnyan "rebels."
A few months ago explosions began taking apartment buildings down with record loss of lives. I read analysis that the government itself was the most likely perpetrator, having the most to gain from the turmoil, excusing the incursion into Chechnya as pre-emptive.
Do you have any comment? Also, what does oil have to do with this confict?
-Wm