1.   Basayev is considered an uncompromising separatist.

2.   He also reportedly is favored by the Russian leadership over such rivals as field commander Shamil Basayev and rebel leader Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev, both considered to be uncompromising separatists.

3.   The pragmatic Maskhadov is reportedly favored by Moscow over such rivals as current Chechen leader Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev and field commander Shamil Basayev, both considered uncompromising separatists.

4.   The pragmatic Maskhadov reportedly is favored by Moscow over such rivals as Yandarbiyev and field commander Shamil Basayev, both considered to be uncompromising separatists.