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February 12, 2000 2:48 am
Reporters do what they have to do - they report. Needless to say that the reporter who wrote about, for instance, Grozny destruction, did not do it himself nor condones it. Don't blame a messenger.
February 12, 2000 2:56 am
FORPE Saw story on Babitski, had in his possession pictures of Russian prisoners getting executed.One would have to ask how this is possible.
In case you missed it the first time
February 12, 2000 2:58 am
Having pictures of executions is not reporting it is participation.Big difference,these are prisoners and hostages that are executed.
February 12, 2000 3:05 am
I did not miss. Actually, I've just pointed out that such a question "one would ask" is merely a suggestion that a reporter is responsible for the reality he reports. Such position is not uncommon, problem is, however, that such position is against the law.
February 12, 2000 3:15 am
About 15 years ago, there was a discussion during a TV show. Mike Wallace was proposed a hypothetical question what he would do if he is reporting behind the front lines and the soldiers of his own country are about to get ambushed. He would report.
Emotionally I disagree with it, but that's precisely what he must do.
Just like priests can not report confessions to the police even if they want it very much.
February 12, 2000 3:34 am
"""By IGOR ( - 206.47.244.62) on Saturday, February 12, 2000 - 01:58 am:
Having pictures of executions is not reporting it is participation.Big difference,these are prisoners and hostages that are executed. """
Are you saying that you are more Russian than Babitski. Why do you think that he is a traitor? Do you believe that every Russian should think in the same way, and act in the same way? Just asking.
February 12, 2000 3:42 am
Military analysts are quick to point out that Putin's claim Sunday of victory in Grozny is largely meaningless, because the rebel force remains intact and will regroup to fight another day.
"It is nothing but a virtual victory, the declaration of which was needed by the Kremlin to score decisive points in Putin's presidential campaign," said retired Col. Alexander I. Zhilin, a military analyst with the weekly Moskovskiye Novosti. "They are trying hard to drive it into the subconscious of the people that a great victory has been achieved with comparatively small federal losses. But it is all a lie."
February 12, 2000 3:54 am
"""During the withdrawal of the Mujahideen from Grozny, and their subsequent moves towards the south of the country, 60 Mujahideen were killed, and 70 others were injured. May Allah accept the dead as Martyrs, and may He hasten the recovery of the wounded. http://www.qoqaz.net/ """
Just a minute! Aren't Russians claiming a great victory with up to 3,000 fighters killed?
""" Zhilin disputed claims by Russian commanders that federal forces had killed 1,500 rebels as the guerrillas retreated from Grozny, including many in minefields.
"I am a military man, and I can tell you that to get 1,500 men blown up in a minefield, you need to make them not just run or walk through the minefield but to deliberately search for mines to blow themselves to pieces," he said. "Since the federal authorities haven't shown pictures of more than 20 bodies yet, we can say with all confidence that the rebels escaped and are now spread all over the hills, lying in ambush once again." """
A great victory, up to 3000 dead, rebel army crushed, what a BS.
I think Putin's victory declaration is premature. Lets wait and see.
February 12, 2000 4:03 am
"""MOSCOW -- The minimum price of vodka in Russia will increase by about one-third by the end of the month because of new tax rates, the government said Thursday."""
Putin must be real confident in winning. Is he the only candidate? URL what happened to Zugavsky? (sorry, couldn't remember his correct name, I am talking about your party's boss)
February 12, 2000 4:06 am
ZUGAVSKY? MY PARTIES BOSS IS ME. THE PRESIDENT OF THE COALITION.
February 12, 2000 4:08 am
THE FIRST CANDIDATE TO ENTER THIS ELECTION IN RUSSIA WAS ZYUGANOV. MY IDEAL PARTY LEADER.
February 12, 2000 4:13 am
Sorry, I meant Gennady Zyuganov. Close enough don't you agree? Isn't he running for the presidency?
February 12, 2000 4:18 am
URL,
Tell me if people are still upbeat about the prospects of a Chechnya victory in Moscow. Do you have any links with Moscow? Friends, relatives? Are people paying attention to what's going on in Chechya, or just getting on with their daily strugles?
February 12, 2000 4:47 am
Turk, upbeat?> We are sure to win. Nothing to be upbeat about. Do i have any links? Well, if you consider living there then yes. LOL. People pay attention, but everybody has life to live too. Yes, Mr. Zyuganov is running for presidency.
