1.   It is expected to detail the timetable of action for the period before the next half-yearly sanctions review in October.

2.   Russia also backed the resolution that suspends all future sanctions reviews, leaving Iraq without defenders.

3.   The next sanctions review is planned for October, and time is running out for the Iraqis to answer the crucial remaining questions.

4.   The next major sanctions review is in October.

5.   The two nations introduced a resolution Thursday condemning Iraq and putting future sanctions reviews on hold.

6.   A U.S.-British draft would suspend regular sanctions reviews until after the chief inspectors report that they have been able to do their jobs.

7.   Although an extension is widely expected, Aziz said the meeting is nonetheless important because it will influence the outcome of a crucial sanctions review in April.

8.   All this indicates that Saddam is seeking to soften his confrontation with the Security Council in advance of a sanctions committee review of the embargo in September.

9.   Eckhard said the secretary-general was studying the letter and would report to the Security Council ahead of the sanctions review.

10.   His proposals were seen then as posturing for the next sanctions review in October.