71.   Both Aksyonenko and Khristenko have been overseeing the economy and finances, and there has been speculation in the Russian media about policy differences between them.

72.   Both Russian and U.S. officials have denied a link, but Russian media are convinced a trade war is in the offing.

73.   Burlakov, who commanded the Western Group of Forces based in Germany, was long rumored and openly accused in the Russian media of being corrupt.

74.   But having bowed to parliamentary opposition, Yeltsin moved to ensure complete allegiance from his own staff, Russian media speculated.

75.   But he denied Russian media reports that the Chechens had broken off talks.

76.   But he has all but vanished from Russian media, and his popularity ratings have declined.

77.   But Lukashenko bristled at critical reports in the Russian media and insisted Sheremet be tried in court.

78.   But Chechen rebel leaders, and some Russian media, accused the Russian security services of being behind it.

79.   But during the rescue attempt the kidnappers panicked and decapitated the captives, Maskhadov said, according to Russian media reports.

80.   But Russian media later said no such orders had been issued.