61.  Buoyant Russian officials said the concession could lead to an accord by May, when Bush is to visit Moscow.

62.  Bush has promised to take a tougher line against corrupt Russian officials.

63.  But after Russian officials finally requested international help on Wednesday, Great Britain dispatched a smaller rescue submarine.

64.  But after the Soviet Union collapsed, Russian officials began to acknowledge the extent of their collection.

65.  But at the time, Russian officials said that Yeltsin was merely tired.

66.  But after meeting here with Russian officials and analysts I can report that such charges certainly reflect the prevailing mood of U.S.-Russian ties.

67.  But even Russian officials have been surprised by the gulf that is opening between Russia and the West over Yugoslavia.

68.  But even Russian officials have begun to fret that the Mir is approaching the end of its useful life.

69.  But by late Sunday Russian officials had not yet agreed to that demand.

70.  But he is likely to remain an influential figure, Russian officials say.