Re: Agree . . .
<The Russians will tell the U.S.: "We'll let you stomp the Iraqis if you let us stomp the Chechnyans". It'll be an oral agreement based upon a handshake.
And they'll likely even ask for logistical support in the campaign.
As for the hostages, waiting them out will result in:
Jonestown
Waco
...and dealing with them will result in greater atrocities. They just need to move in and clean house. Crime is only best when it pays.
Dan