SERBIAN PROTESTERS MARCH ON RUSSIAN EMBASSY.

Anti-government demonstrators in Belgrade protested at the Russian embassy on December 18. The protesters, some of whom reportedly carried American flags, were angry over Moscow’s continued support for Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic and for its warnings to the West that the month-long demonstrations throughout the country should be regarded as an internal Serbian affair. (AP, December 18) In discussions with the Western powers Moscow has consistently backed the authorities in Belgrade.

Ajaria-Based Russian Troops Involved in Suspect Movements.