At the time of independence, the 2nd Republic sought to protect the naval base.

Some economists say Ukraine and other republics will be seeking at least $10 billion more in aid.

He said the Irish Republic would seek "to crush these people."

But he urged that the republics seek greater autonomy through a proposed new union treaty with the Kremlin.

Other republics and cities have increasingly sought to impose stability in their markets with various forms of protectionism.

Some republics are seeking to use the Olympic flag and anthem at Barcelona.

Belatedly, the Republic of China government sought to enlist popular support through internal reforms.

The Alpine republic has sought to bolster its long campaign for greater autonomy by citing studies showing it could do well on its own.

The army trauma also includes a fast-growing shift by which the separate republics are seeking to keep their own draftees stationed at home.

Mr. Milosevic has spoken of the threat of civil war if other republics seek independence.