1.   An Eastern European diplomat suggested that there was great reluctance to interfere in a traditional Russian sphere, whatever the situation.

2.   A Western diplomat also suggested that the two nations had all but resolved their differences over the jurisdiction issue.

3.   But some diplomats suggested clandestine pro-military groups trying to discredit Aristide were responsible.

4.   But Western diplomats suggested several.

5.   Diplomats suggest that there may have to be an unstated understanding on this issue that would lead to a voluntary withdrawal of some contingents.

6.   Diplomats suggested the wording of the IRA statement indicates a willingness to resume the cease-fire.

7.   Foreign diplomats suggested that in Bosnia, the money effectively buys good relations between NATO forces and local and national leaders.

8.   Irish and British diplomats suggested they were trying to work out an agreement where decommissioning would be put off at least until September.

9.   One diplomat suggested that the seemingly routine accord would be the most important item signed.

10.   One weapon is economic assistance, one diplomat suggested.