here and now №1 06.12.2000 (2000)

Guest of the program: Sergey Yasterzhembsky, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation for the Coordination of Information and Analytical Work of Federal Executive Bodies.

The main topics and issues discussed in the studio: 1. About the situation in the Pankisi Gorge and the introduction of a visa regime with Georgia. 2. What was the determining factor, the introduction of a visa regime or the kidnapping of Spanish businessmen? 3. About the Chechen militants who are hiding in the Pankisi Gorge and their migration. 4. About the fact that a year ago, Russia offered Georgia to resolve the issue of ensuring security in this territory. 5. About the insolvency of the armed forces, border service and law enforcement agencies of Georgia.

The difficult economic situation in the country. 6. About the statement of E. Shevardnadze on the introduction of a state of emergency in the Pankisi Gorge. 7. Is a joint military operation of Russia and Georgia possible in the Pankisi Gorge?

And when might it happen? 8. The introduction of a visa regime was prepared not only with Georgia, but also with Azerbaijan, why is it being introduced only with Georgia? 9. That Azerbaijan has begun to actively conduct anti-terrorist activities and has strengthened control over the border.