1.   However, elements on both sides oppose further compromise, and on Monday there was little optimism about a breakthrough.

2.   The communists advocated keeping Azerbaijan within the Soviet Union but attracted nationalist support by opposing any compromise on Nagorny Karabakh.

3.   The US reportedly wavered before opposing this compromise.

4.   And some adamantly oppose any compromise with development.

5.   Both also oppose compromise with Greece over Cyprus or other issues.

6.   Both oppose any compromise with Kurdish rebels, or with Greece over issues relating to Cyprus or the Aegean.

7.   Both oppose any compromise with the Kurdish movement, which they see as a threat to national unity.

8.   But real power within the government coalition remains with Slavic ministers who oppose compromise.

9.   But the Nagorno-Karabakh government, led by Arkady Gukasian, opposes any compromise on independence from Azerbaijan.

10.   Clinton aides said the president, in fact, opposes the compromise.