61.   The ceasefire is due to take effect Saturday and both sides are to exchange prisoners within two weeks.

62.   The Duma earlier this month approved an amnesty which would agree to exchange prisoners and exonerate Russian prisoners from allegations of desertion on their return to Russia.

63.   The Indian government has ruled out exchanging any prisoners for the hostages and said a commando-style rescue operation would be too risky.

64.   The Indian authorities have repeatedly ruled out exchanging any prisoners for the hostages and said a rescue operation would endanger the lives of the captives.

65.   The Indian authorities have repeatedly ruled out exchanging any prisoners for the hostages and said a rescue operation would endanger their lives.