1.   But a deal acceptable to one side in this war has time after time proved unacceptable to the other.

2.   But Chernomyrdin, who maintains good ties with the West, has yet to present a deal acceptable to both sides.

3.   But Chernomyrdin has yet to present a deal acceptable to both sides.

4.   But Chernomyrdin, a former prime minister with good ties to the West, has yet to present a deal acceptable to both sides.

5.   Regional IG Metall head and chief negotiator Berthold Huber said he sought a deal acceptable for all.