RUSSIANS AND CHECHENS EXCHANGE PRISONERS.

Four Russian prisoners-of-war were exchanged on March 11 for four Chechens serving sentences in Russian prisons. The swap took place under conditions of secrecy. Further prisoner exchanges of this sort are expected now that the Duma has finally agreed upon the terms of an amnesty. (Interfax, March 12. See Perspective item below)

Udmurtia Bows to Pressure.