HIGHER FINE FOR DRAFT EVASION.

The Russian Duma yesterday approved in its first reading a draft law that would more than triple the amount levied in fines for evading the military draft. The vote comes as Russia transitions to an all-volunteer force. A General Staff representative told deputies that there are now more than 30,000 draft evaders in Russia. (Interfax, June 18)

Yeltsin Sacks Top Security Officials.