CHERNOMYRDIN ENDORSES YELTSIN FOR REELECTION.

Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin declared that he "would like to see Boris Yeltsin continue working in the presidential office for the good of Russia." (2) Chernomyrdin was answering a question about next year’s presidential election, at a meeting with faculty and students of Moscow State University. Chernomyrdin has recently removed himself from consideration as a candidate in that presidential election. The two leaders have in recent months been reported at odds as a result of apparent moves by the president´s circle unfavorable to the interests of the energy sector and seeking possible alternatives to Chernomyrdin as prime minister.

Grachev Won’t Run.