They are blocking Prishtina Airport, Clark: It’s for nothing The Russians put sticks in NATO’s wheels Herald Tribune ARE THE RUSSIANS SERIOUS? William Drozdiak NATO military commanders were pleasantly surprised on Friday when Russia sent troops, instead of leaving the Yugoslav peacekeepers on the move from the unstable or Kosovo force, to take an important role in peace operations in Kosovo. Russian forces threatened to seize control by force of a separate area of Kosovo, forcing reserve troops and 200 American soldiers to try to block them. Yugoslavia claimed it was deploying 1,300 of its personnel in Kosovo. The reactions were immediate. In Washington, officials said that Russia was never really ready, if the NATO-led stabilization force of the country. On page 8 A Serbian policeman taking over the Russian forces (Photo: ANSA)

Report The city buses would not go into circulation until the police directorate had a permit in hand to take it on time, but on Wednesday passengers, the buses, which come later, the drivers head to the same station; the renovated and sanatorium one, where passengers gather to wait for the bus. Which comes later. The drivers head to the same station. The renovated and sanatorium one, where passengers gather to wait for the bus. Where they waited to learn the other. They did not open the doors. Better a few fewer passengers than to lose clientele at the next station. Where they waited and even more. They did not open the doors. Better a few fewer passengers than to lose clientele at the next station. On page 11

PS CELEBRATES ITS 8TH ANNIVERSARY U.S. AMBASSADOR ARRIVES On page 2

UNDER INVESTIGATION THE LARGEST CIGARETTE COMPANY On page 9

Mëdiani: The conflict is not over On page 4 Kukës, the British plane is shot down On page 7 Gjirokastër, the District Council rebels On page 15 Vello of Zani wounds his rival On page 17

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