11.   The Duma urged Putin to stick to a firm, uncompromising position when discussing the enclave with the European Union and Poland and Lithuania.

12.   The separatists clearly consider themselves the victors and Yandarbiyev has taken some uncompromising positions.

13.   The separatists clearly consider themselves the victors and Yandarbiyev has taken some uncompromising positions, insisting on full independence for Chechnya.

14.   The uncompromising positions of both sides signaled that success in Rambouillet is far from certain.

15.   The talks are likely be contentious after both sides staked out uncompromising positions in the angry aftermath of the collision.