However, Milosevic stays out of sight. Friday, October 6 The European Union announces it will begin lifting international sanctions against Yugoslavia on Monday. Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov meets with Milosevic at his offical residence in Belgrade. Ivanov says Milosevic wants to continue playing a political role through his party. But both Russia and Milosevic's socialist allies in Montenegro have recently acknowledged Kostunica's September 24 election victory.
Celebrations continue outside the legislative building in Belgrade.
Kostinica meets with army chief of staff Lieutenant General Nebojsa Pavkovic on Friday and had a one-hour conversation with Milosevic. He announces the people have nothing to fear from the army. Kostunica is set to be inaugurated on Saturday.