CURTAIN BRIEFLY LIFTED ON RUSSIAN BATTLE LOSSES IN CHECHNYA.

The Russian command in Chechnya reported losing at least 28 killed and at least 86 wounded in the 24-hour period up to this morning. It was an unusual momentary departure from the information blackout imposed by the Russian military since the beginning of its current offensive. (Itar-Tass, March 22).(See below)

Russia Cuts Oil Export Duties.