11.   A senate seat would give him parliamentary immunity and allow him to be freed.

12.   Also, a Duma seat will give Korzhakov a platform to air grievances he may hold against top members of the Yeltsin administration who moved to oust him.

13.   But the additional permanent seats would give a greater voice to the developing world on the council.

14.   The Duma seat could give Korzhakov a platform to air grievances he may hold against senior members of the Yeltsin administration who moved to oust him.

15.   He has not carried out his threats, but the Duma seat will give him a new opportunity for publicity.

16.   Both his legislative seats gave him parliamentary immunity.