31.   Another Russian delegate, Nikolai Semenov, said the two sides had also agreed on details of a gradual withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya.

32.   Arafat has ruled out such a partial deal, although he has agreed to a gradual withdrawal.

33.   As well as Chechen disarmament, the deal calls for a gradual withdrawal of Russian soldiers and an exchange of prisoners.

34.   Another Russian delegate, Nikolai Semenov, said the two sides had also agreed details of a gradual withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya.

35.   The plan called for a halt to Russian military operations -- which was never carried out, a gradual withdrawal of Russian forces and negotiations with Chechen separatists.

36.   The PLO has offered to accept a gradual withdrawal from Hebron over three months.

37.   Meanwhile, the defence minister arrived in Grozny to discuss the gradual withdrawal of his troops from the republic, Interfax said.