1.   Every former Soviet republic has held presidential and parliamentary elections and adopted a new constitution.

2.   The republics previously had held discussions in Geneva on the division of assets, which broke up without producing any agreement.

3.   After three years, each republic could hold a referendum to secede.

4.   After three years, the republics could hold respective referendums on full independence.

5.   After three years, each republic could hold referendums on whether to secede.

6.   If Belgrade does not grant Montenegro greater autonomy, the republic will hold a referendum on independence.

7.   The republic held presidential and parliamentary elections early this year, but turnout in some legislative districts fell below the required minimum.

8.   The republic has held presidential and parliamentary elections early this year, but turnout in some legislative districts fell below the required minimum.

9.   Twelve former Soviet republics held a summit in Moscow on Friday, and Russian President Boris Yeltsin said the leaders spoke against the use of force against Yugoslavia.