The representative of Maskhadov in Moscow held negotiations with American diplomats

“The negotiations that took place in the United States of America indicate that the Americans objectively perceive the events taking place in Chechnya,” Salambek Maigov, special representative Aslan Maskhadov, said on the air of the Echo of Moscow radio station.

Maigov held negotiations "with representatives of the political establishment of the United States, including representatives of the State Department." “I was also accepted to the Ministry of Defense - in the US Pentagon, in Congress and in the Senate,” he added.

Maigov emphasized that he was invited to the United States as the official representative of Aslan Maskhadov. "At the meetings, the supports of the efforts of the anti -terrorist coalition led by the United States, and the readiness of the partnership, were stated," said Salambek Maigov.

According to him, this proposal "was met with satisfaction." Maigov also noted that "in some cases, the American side expressed anxiety about the possible expansion of the conflict in the Caucasus, including the involvement of Georgia in this conflict."

In turn, Maigov announced that "that all forces will be attached so that there is no escalation of the conflict, including in Georgia." “It's too early to talk about the results of negotiations,” said the representative of Maskhadov, “but during these meetings all aspects of the Chechen problem were discussed, and our argumented position could not but cause the Americans the corresponding reaction - this applies primarily to humanitarian law.”