As Yugoslavia's elections crisis deepens, there is still no word from either Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic or his opposition rival Vojislav Kostunica whether they will accept a Russian offer to mediate.
Russian officials say they are still waiting for an answer.
They insist their government's mediation offer is still on the table. It has been since last Friday when President Vladimir Putin invited Yugoslav President Milosevic and his opposition challenger Mr. Kostunica to come to Moscow. Mr. Rogozin says there is concern the mass demonstrations and escalating tensions may get out of hand and lead to further provocations, for which the opposition might be blamed. That, he says, may make it impossible for Mr. Kostunica to leave Belgrade now. Mr. Rogozin also says President Milosevic may be reluctant to leave for fear his plane may be forced to land enroute to Moscow and he might be arrested.