RUSSIA: CHECHNYA: AUTHORITIES TO USE FORCE TO RESTORE ORDER

(13 Dec 1994) Nat/Sot The Russian foreign minister has warned that Moscow will use whatever means necessary to restore order in Chechnya if peace talks break down. Russian planes buzzed the Chechen capital and there were sporadic clashes today (Tuesday) as the stalemate between the Russian invasion force and Chechen fighters continues. But the fighting did not halt a second day of peace talks in North Ossetia between Chechen government officials and Russian delegates. The Itar-Tass news agency reported that Russian troops plan to seal off Grozny by the end of Tuesday. Quoting military sources, it said the force would “blockade“ the Chechen capital and disarm “unlawful formations“. Moscow says the invasion is aimed at ending “armed extremism“ in the breakaway republic, which declared independence from Russia in 1991. In a display of strength, Russian jets buzzed Grozny Tuesday morning. But despite the a