841 Serbian Television April 7, 1999 Beta TC: 06:49:28-07:29:09 06:49.50 -Belgrade: Interview with Genady Seleznev, Russian Duma President (in Russian, VO): I would like for the American politicians to come here and see for themselves the results of their political decisions. Civilian targets: bridges, factories, the town of Aleksinac, are being hit. Thanks to NATO, thousands of people are fleeing Kosmet, and NATO is to blame. All neighboring countries have to suffer the tremendous costs of taking care of the refugees. The Russians have always been against a polarized world. NATO has no purpose if there is no Warsaw Pact. Yugoslavia is outside NATO's sphere, and is still undergoing an aggression. Now, Europeans have taken on the role of the sacrificial lamb. If NATO comes in, not one its soldiers will come out alive. All European mothers and fathers of NATO soldiers should stand up to protect their children from being killed here. Interviewer: Yugoslavia is expecting the Russians, who are a brotherly, just, Slavic, and orthodox nation to raise their voices. Selezhnov: Russia's voice can be heard. Not just in Yugoslavia, but throughout the world. Russia is forever mentioning the unjust war that is being waged against Yugoslavia. We will bring this matter up with the UN, and fight for the cease of the aggression as soon as possible. Interviewer: At the time the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia were being torn apart, people said that Yugoslavia was just a dress rehearsal for the Soviet Union. Is this true now? Selezhnov: If this happens, we will defend ourselves in such a way that they will remember for centuries. This war will unite our people - the people who used to be part of the Soviet Union. Gunpowder has to stay dry, and we can't trust any peace initiatives. Interviewer: These are Serbian television cameras, do you have a message for our viewers? Selezhnov: I am amazed at your bravery. We Russians are inspired by the growth of your patriotism. Your whole nation is unified to win this war. You have to be strong and not panic. Russia will never give up on its Serbian brothers. Even though we have internal problems, we spend much time on discussing Yugoslavia. We will have a better life, especially if we start realizing the idea of a commonwealth of all Slavic countries. 06:56.22 - Report from Pristina: NATO criminals struck the post office and social security building in the very center of Pristina last night (footage of post office in flames). Almost an entire neighborhood was destroyed. The oldest buildings in the city were razed to the ground. In two streets, more than a hundred family homes and businesses were destroyed. Nine victims were dug from the rubble. It is certain 16 are still buried. Last night, a Turkish family died in its sleep due to the flames. It is supposed there are more dead civilians, as well as the injured. A neighborhood, the post office, administrative buildings, two banks, a health center, and a pharmacy were damaged. - Report from Devet Jugovica village: A gasoline warehouse was targeted. Nearby homes and many vehicles were damaged. The gasoline explosion will undoubtedly be harmful to Pristina residents and environment. Zoran Andjelkovic, the President of the Kosovo and Metohija Temporary Council, toured the town. - Report from Pristina: the criminals struck against the Serbian Orthodox cemetery in Pristina. A beast sent bombs to destroy those who were resting in peace, we had thought for eternity. 06:59.16 - Official statement by the Yugoslav army Headquarters: warning that Albanian refugees will be used to fight NATO's ground war. (TRANSLATE!) - Report from Belgrade: people gathered on the Branko bridge to form a living shield. An anti-NATO concert was held. Paul Schifer, French philosopher, speaks: long live Serbia. Austria's Communist Party president is on the bridge to show his solidarity. - Report from Djeneral Jankovic, Globocica, and Vrbnica border crossings: there are no more lines of Albanian refugees, who had fled to escape the death alliance bombing. The Milosevic-Rugova meeting was instrumental in their decision to return home. (see report on 840) 07:05.42 - Jamie Shea's statement that many Kosovo Albanians interpret the sound of NATO airplanes as angels' voices was condemned by the Belgrade mufti [Islamic official] as a fraudulent and a disgusting lie. Mufti Hamdija Jusufspahic: no true believer could have said this, since believers cannot be happy over anyone's misery. Anti-American statements follow. (cited). - Report from Macedonia: strong explosions throughout Macedonia are causing fear all day. A Canadian missile was found near Skopje. Prime Minister Ljupco Giergovski affirmed NATO missiles have been falling on Macedonian territory. Political parties and Macedonian citizens are still expressing their dismay because of the criminal NATO aggression on Yugoslavia. - Report from Greece: Greek youth is peacefully protesting the NATO aggression on Yugoslavia. Protests began simultaneously in ten different cities. In Athens, the protest march ended up in front of the American Embassy. The U.S. consulate in Salonica had to move to another building. Political commentary on American lies – peace has to return to the country not only fighting for its own freedom, but also for the freedom of all small freedom-loving nations. - Report from Moscow, Russia: anti-NATO protest was held on the Red Square. It was organized by the political movement known as "Fatherland" and the Russian Confederacy Communist Party. Protesters demanded Russia take decisive steps to help the people of Yugoslavia. - Report from Aviano, Italy: Green Party members protested in front of NATO base. Two demonstrators chained themselves to the gate. - Report from Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina: anti-NATO, pro-Yugoslavia protest. - Belgrade: anti-NATO concert. - Novi Sad: anti-NATO concert. - Uzice: anti-NATO concert. - Zrenjanin: anti-NATO concert. - Bor: anti-NATO concert. - Smederevo: anti-NATO concert. - Negotin: anti-NATO concert. - Muzlja: anti-NATO concert. - Svrljig: anti-NATO protest. Speech: "we won't give up Kosovo! Serbia!" - Kladovo: anti-NATO concert. Speech: "Long live Slobodan Milosevic!" 07:19.50 - Officials and media throughout the world condemn criminal NATO and American aggression. New diplomatic initiatives are being prepared. Report on foreign media coverage: - Chinese president warned that the Chinese army must be ready for war, since the world is not safe anymore. Regional tensions are escalating all over the world. Kosmet today, Tibet tomorrow? - Greek media: the West is still silent about the 18 bodies of dead American soldiers in carried in coffins over the Macedonian border. 88 soldiers were killed altogether, and there were 32 downed airplanes. That is why NATO leveled Aleksinac to the ground. The dead number 44 Americans, 11 Germans, 8 Frenchmen, 7 British citizens, and 18 criminals of various nationalities. The Greek magazine reports the allies are not only frightened, but extremely angry. - The leading media in aggressor countries have increasing difficulties turning their losses into victory. Sky News reported from Italy and made up lies to justify the cowardice of their pilots, saying they returned to the base because the weather had been bad. The Sky reporter: the British air force is increasingly experiencing panic. That is why they are being struck more often. 07:23.30 Report CUT OFF - Report from London: Blair is going along with the American administration and against his own countrymen who do not like newcomers, as he demanded that Albanian refugees be given sanctuary in Britain. However, the Independent writes: Blair is going to welcome Albanians in insane asylums, prisons, and army camps. The British media is using Albanian refugees to justify the attack on Yugoslavia. - Iraq is strongly opposed to NATO aggression against Yugoslavia, although it wants to help the Muslims. The Americans are playing the Muslim card in Kosovo, wanting to turn Arabs and Muslims against Yugoslavia. All problems in a certain country should be solved through dialogue. - The Washington Post writes: the NATO aggression against Yugoslavia is really Albright's war. The article's title accuses: the trail of erroneous judgments leads to Albright. While dark clouds gathered over Kosovo, Albright kept repeating the only way to solve problems would be through force, which is why the Rambouillet negotiations failed, so now the U.S. and allies have to wage an air war in Europe, and NATO has to modify its political goals. The Washington Post revealed another significant fact: European allies first said they would only accept American solution only if it is proven Serbs cannot comply. However, Albright pressured them into action. 07:27.18 - Peter Handke, Austrian author refused to accept an esteemed German Academic award and has officially left the Catholic Church. The German media publicized the event. - The Serbian Radical Party: salutes the Yugoslav army for its success against fighting against bloodthirsty NATO killers. Vicious anti-NATO commentary. 07:20.09 END OF TAPE