31.   However, several Russian soldiers were captured just a few miles away in the village of Samashky.

32.   In proposing the cease-fire, the Russian government reiterated its demands that the Chechens lay down their arms and return captured Russian soldiers reportedly held in the presidential palace.

33.   In proposing the cease-fire, the Russian government had reiterated its demands that the Chechens lay down their arms and return captured Russian soldiers.

34.   Israel later confirmed three soldiers had been captured.

35.   It said that in one incident four Peruvian soldiers were captured and returned to their unit.

36.   Lebanese security officials said three soldiers were captured, but did not have further details on the attack.

37.   Lebanese security officials said three Israeli soldiers had been captured.

38.   Lebanese security officials said three soldiers were captured, but did not have details on the attack.

39.   Russia is demanding the Chechens lay down their arms and return captured Russian soldiers.

40.   Seven more captured Russian soldiers, released by Dudayev after talks in which Grachev promised there will be no war, returned home Friday.