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Diplomatic Discussions
June 21, 1999
Aid workers focus on restoring basic services to the area.
President Clinton and Chancellor Schroeder discuss efforts to rebuild the war-torn province.

June 17, 1999 -- NATO and Russia continue to negotiate Moscow's role in the Kosovo peacekeeping force.

June 15, 1999 -- Americans debate their military's role in future international conflicts.

June 11, 1999 -- The president discusses the war and its outcome in an exclusive NewsHour interview.

June 11, 1999 -- Former Sec. of State Lawrence Eagleburger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and former Rep. Lee Hamilton react to President Clinton's interview.

June 10, 1999
British Prime Minister Tony Blair calls the conflict a triumph for NATO.
French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac discusses the conflict with reporters -- In French.
What challenges lie ahead for the international peacekeeping force?
Lt. General Michael Jackson discusses what happens next on the ground.
NATO Secretary-general Javier Solana announces a suspension of bombing.
The secretary of state discusses the Kosovo military accord.
The Yugoslav president addresses his country.
President Clinton addresses the nation from the Oval Office.
President Clinton reacts to the end of NATO strikes and says the alliance is stronger than ever.
The Security Council votes to support a resolution to implement a Kosovo peace proposal.
Following the vote, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan discussed the move.
What challenges lie ahead for the international peacekeeping force?
Lt. General Michael Jackson discusses what happens next on the ground.
NATO Secretary-general Javier Solana announces a suspension of bombing.

June 9, 1999
National Security Adviser Samuel Berger
discusses the implementation of the recently-signed military accord.
NATO and Yugoslav generals sign an agreement outlining a Serb withdrawal from Kosovo, an end to NATO airstrikes and the introduction of KFOR
NATO Lt. General Michael Jackson announces the deal.
Yugoslav Col. Gen. Svetozar Marjanovic declares the "war [has] ended."
NATO sees signs that Serb forces may be preparing to withdraw from Kosovo.
NATO says it is prepared to suspend air operations when the Serb forces begin to withdraw from Kosovo.

June 8, 1999
The British Ambassador to the U.N. explains the steps of the peace process.
Senator Lugar and Sam Nunn discuss Russia's participation in the negotiation process.
The G-8 deal indicates a possible end to the conflict-- in RealAudio
Following the announcement of an agreement, Secretary of State Albright spoke with reporters.
President Clinton offers his reaction.
Serbia's state-run media reports peace may be near.

June 7, 1999
Following an eight-hour session, the G-8 foreign ministers discuss their efforts for a peace deal.
NATO discusses the arrest of a Serbian war criminal and negotiations for a Serb withdrawl from Kosovo.

June 4, 1999
Four members of Congress weigh in on the Kosovo peace deal.
Political Wrap: Who are the winners and losers of Kosovo peace deal?
The Defense Department indicates the bombing of Yugoslavia could end by Sunday.
President Clinton discusses moves towards peace in the Balkans.
NATO's Jamie Shea says the alliance welcomes a possible end to the war.

June 3, 1999
The Secretary of Defense discusses the details of the proposed Kosovo peace plan.
Zbigniew Brzezinski, General George Joulwan and Warren Zimmerman assess the plan.
The Serb parliament accepts the international peace proposal.
A background report and excerpts from a press conference with Finnish President Ahtisaari, the EU's Kosovo envoy--in RealAudio.
Full text of the peace proposal approved by the Serb parliament.
President Clinton expresses cautious support for the proposed Kosovo peace plan.

May 27, 1999
National Security Adviser Samuel Berger discusses the Milosevic indictment.
Experts debate how the indictment will impact the Kosovo peace process.
The International Criminal Tribunal indicts President Milosevic and four others on crimes against humanity.
The Yugoslav government denounces the indictment of its top leaders.
President Clinton says he "welcomes" the move by the International Tribunal.
NATO on Slobodan Milosevic's indictment.

May 24, 1999 --
Americans debate whether NATO intervention in Kosovo is just.
Germany's defense minister on the refugee crisis and his country's view of NATO.

May 23, 1999 -- In a New York Times op-ed, President Clinton argues the Yugoslav conflict is a "just and neccessary war."

May 21, 1999 -- The British foreign secretary discusses plans to increase NATO ground troops in the Balkans.

May 19, 1999
Congress approves nearly $15 billion to pay for continued U.S. involvement in the war in Yugoslavia.
Russian and American negotiators discuss a diplomatic efforts to end the war.

May 18, 1999
Polls show growing concern over the president's Kosovo policy.
Two Serb POWs are freed to authorities in Yugoslavia, while diplomats talk peace.

May 13, 1999
Presidential hopefuls stake out their positions on the Yugoslavia conflict.
President Clinton makes the moral and political case for NATO action in Kosovo.

May 11, 1999 -- A look at the state of the war in the wake of the Chinese embassy bombing.

May 10, 1999 -- The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. calls for a full investigation into the embassy bombing.

May 8, 1999
Secretary General Javier Solana conveys NATO's "deep regret" over the bombing.
NATO issues a statement calling the bombing a "tragic mistake."
China condemns the NATO bombing.
NATO accidentally bombs the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, killing at least three.

May 7, 1999
The secretary of state talks about the proposed peace plan worked out by the G-8 nations earlier this week.
Shields and Gigot discuss the GOP's divided response to the NATO strikes.

May 6, 1999
An ethnic Albanian journalist discusses his desire to return home.
Four Senators react to the latest Kosovo peace proposal.
The G-8 foreign ministers agree on a framework for peace.
President Clinton and German Chancellor Schroeder on a peace plan for Kosovo.

May 3, 1999 -- Could diplomatic efforts bring an end to NATO's air campaign?

April 30, 1999
A discussion on the Yugoslav President's resolve.
The European Union outlines its oil embargo against Yugoslavia.

April 28, 1999 -- NATO's Secretary General on the possibility of a diplomatic end to the conflict.

April 26, 1999 -- Has the war in Yugoslavia redefined NATO's role in world affairs?

April 24, 1999 -- President Clinton tells the press that NATO is moving forward with a strategy that he believes will succeed.

April 23, 1999
The British Prime Minister on the current conflict in Yugoslavia and the future of NATO.
Our pundits discuss the NATO summit and the continued air campaign against Yugoslavia.
The leaders of the 19 NATO nations issue their official position on the Yugoslav war.

April 22, 1999
A Newsmaker interview with the president of Turkey.
Greece's foreign minister talks about the NATO-Yugoslavia conflict.
President Clinton and Secretary General Solana discuss plans for possible troops and the upcoming summit.
The British Foreign Secretary and the U.S. Secretary of State discuss the ongoing strikes and the NATO summit.

April 20, 1999 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair discusses the state of strikes with NATO Secretary General Javier Solana.

April 18, 1999 -- President Clinton outlines the case for continued airstrikes in an op-ed for the London Times.

April 16, 1999
The national security adviser reviews NATO's military strategy.
Shields & Gigot discuss Congress's debate over the air strikes in Yugoslavia.

April 14, 1999 -- Germany introduces a possible diplomatic solution to the conflict.

April 13, 1999
History and analysis of Serbia's impoverished neighbor.
Secretary of State Albright on her meeting with the Russian foreign minister and possible Serb infiltration into Albania.

April 12, 1999 -- U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright calls for democratic self-government for Kosovo.

April 9, 1999
China's Prime Minister, Zhu Rongji, discusses his country's opposition to NATO strikes against Yugoslavia.
President Clinton rejects the Yugoslav cease-fire and urges NATO to continue.

April 7, 1999
A look at what Macedonia is going through and what lies ahead for Kosovo's neighbor.
A delegation from Cyprus plans to head to Belgrade to negotiate the release of three U.S. soldiers.

April 6, 1999
Yugoslavia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Kosovo to honor Orthodox Easter.
The U.S. Secretary of State discusses the Yugoslav strikes and the state of NATO.

April 5, 1999 -- A Newsmaker interview with NATO's Secretary General Javier Solana.

April 2, 1999 -- Henry Kissinger, Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft analyze NATO's strategy.

April 1, 1999
Vladislav Jovanovic, Yugoslavia's U.N. ambassador, explains the three soldiers' capture.
President Clinton vows to hold Yugoslavia responsible for the safety of three captured soldiers.

March 30, 1999
Can diplomacy bring an end to the conflict in Yugoslavia?
President Clinton discusses the possibility of a diplomatic end to the NATO actions in Yugoslavia.
Following Russian Prime Minister Primakov's visit to Belgrade, Slobodan Milosevic addressed his nation.
Deputy Secretary of State of Strobe Talbott critiques the efforts by Russia to broker a ceasefire in Yugoslavia.

March 26, 1999
The National Security Adviser discusses day three of the strikes against Yugoslavia.
President Clinton taped this address to be broadcast into Yugoslavia. The Voice of America distributed the tape and offered it translated into Serbian.
Secretary Albright also tapes a direct appeal to the Yugoslav people in Serbian.

March 25, 1999
President Clinton answers reporters' questions on the first day of bombing.
The secretary of state updates the diplomatic and humanitarian situation in a State Department briefing.

March 24, 1999
The secretary of state talks with Jim Lehrer about NATO's objectives.
Yugoslavia's President Slobodan Milosevic addresses his country as air strikes appear imminent.
President Yeltsin denounces NATO's actions.
President Clinton confirms that NATO has launched air strikes against Yugoslavia.
NATO Secretary General Javier Solana's comments following the commencement of air strikes.

March 23, 1999 -- NATO Secretary General Javier Solana authorizes air strikes against Yugoslavia.

March 22, 1999 -- Yugoslavia's U.N. ambassador reacts to the White House warnings.


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