“Disarmament: Sllobo accepts an international UN security “force””

Belgrade is being cautious about the deployment of international troops, in order to reach an agreement with Belgrade. They would go to Kosovo… “to protect the arrival of Kosovo Albanians.” Tass cites sources close to circles of the government of the Russian Federation. According to these sources, “in the event that the deployment of international forces under the joint command of the alliance and NATO is sanctioned, they should operate in Kosovo only in the Russian sector and retain a police character.” Likewise, the deployment of ground forces should also be excluded. “If such action (the deployment of international forces) will contribute to ending NATO bombings, and will be under the orders of representatives of the permanent government of the United Nations, an agreement can be reached with Belgrade.” Further on in this news item, a statement by deputy government secretary Viktor Kristianov is quoted, who said that Moscow is ready to cooperate and respond to the invitation. “We will work closely with the allies. Russia is ready for dialogue.” It is understood that next week will be held in Moscow, “the strengthening of the cessation of hostilities and the setting of joint actions, in order to create opportunities to enter into a political solution.” The paragraph further ends with the phrase that “we have never seen such an army.” For Viktor Kristianov, in a neutral way, they brought everything that will create a multinational presence in the northern part of Kosovo. “We have received many reports about losses from the bombings and about what the Yugoslav government is concerned about.” All this from Tass, which reports that Belgrade wants to avoid a NATO presence and do everything so that this is under a UN mandate.

The Albanian secretary of the government of Belgrade. Milosevic is not present

The Albanian government aims to intensify demands arising from the international tendency to expand its centers. The local opposition, on the other hand, continues to oppose its policies. According to a special report, the displacements have created a need for shelter, food, and immediate assistance. The chairman of the PD, Sali Berisha, met in his office with the Romanian ambassador in Tirana, Vasile Popa, with whom he discussed developments in the region. According to a press release from the press office of the blue headquarters, Berisha, while assessing the Albanian government in relation to the humanitarian crisis that Kosovo is experiencing from the Milosevic regime, acquainted the ambassador with the full range of the opposition's positions and also discussed the role of international factors in establishing peace. It is also learned that a new structure has been put to work to coordinate aid and speed up procedures at the border crossings. At the end of the news item it is emphasized that, according to some sources, “future actions will depend on the level of cooperation with NATO.”

EXCLUSIVE The Albanian government decided to raise the salaries of military personnel both in Albania and in Kosovo. Reliable sources from the government report that the increase will be 10 percent. According to these sources, such an increase will take effect from 1 May and will also include the border police structures. At the same time, the government has approved an additional fund to deal with the consequences of the crisis and to improve the accommodation conditions of the forces. Sources close to the Ministry of Finance emphasized that payments will be made on time and that there will be no administrative delays. Likewise, a special directive is expected for the implementation of the decision in all prefectures. The Ministry of Finance proposes PAGE 12

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Members of the General Steering Committee of PSSH are informed that the deadline for payment of the membership fee for what? 1999, at 10.00, at what time? from the hall of the Palace of Congresses the plenum of the PSSH leaderships? will be held on 24.4.1999. 10.00 a.m. 1. The situation of developments in our country and the tasks facing the structures of the Socialist Party. 2. General problems of the PSSH congress Presidency of PSSH