Russia plans pre-emptive strikes on terrorists; not clear if fight going abroad
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:30 am
MOSCOW (AP) - President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia is "seriously preparing" for pre-emptive strikes against terrorists, while Chechen insurgent leader Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for a school hostage-taking and other attacks that have claimed more than 430 lives.
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