21.   The military declared battle zones off-limits to journalists.

22.   The military recently declared victory in its war against the Kurdistan Workers Party inside Turkey.

23.   The military declared battle zones off limits to journalists.

24.   The military on Thursday declared victory in its cross-border operation against Kurdish rebels, but said interference by its neighbors prevented a permanent triumph.

25.   The military has declared its neutrality in the dispute.

26.   The military recently declared victory in its war against the PKK inside Turkey.

27.   The Russian military declared a cease-fire in Chechnya on Sunday night in accordance with the agreement.

28.   The Russian military declared a cease-fire Sunday night in Chechnya, but continued clashes were reported early Monday.

29.   The Russian military declared a cease-fire in Chechnya Sunday night in accordance with the agreement.

30.   The Russian military declared a cease-fire Sunday night in Chechnya, and the peace talks began on Monday.