YUGOSLAVIA; Federal Leaders Mull Options
President Milosevic and Ihe federal Army have responded to nationalist election victories in Croatia and Slovenia with warnings against actions thai could threaten military or Serbian equities. Milosevic broke his silence last week with an implicit warning to Croatia not to jeopardize the ethnic Serbs in that republic and. for the first time, claimed to speak on behalf of Serbs outside Serbia. The federal Presidency on Friday strongly defended the Army's constitutional role and said it would counter ani the unily of the armed forces.
recent statements by the Presidency. Milosevic, and
the military clearly delineate their chief concerns about the new govern menu in Slovenia and Croatia but do not shut the door to negotiations. Senior military officers probably would urge intervention only in the event of major communal violence or if either republic were to move to replace formal institutions like the Army. Although Milosevic may share this caution, his maneuvering room could be limitedurge of anti-Croatian srnti rjejeg. among the increasingly nationalistic
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