We urge both sides to continue their dialogue aimed at reaching a political settlement " of the 20-month conflict between Russian troops and Chechen rebels , State Department spokesman Glyn Davies said .
<response> We urge both sides to continue their dialogue aimed at reaching a political settlement " of the 20-month conflict between <misc>Russian</misc> troops and <misc>Chechen</misc> rebels , <organization>State Department</organization> spokesman <person>Glyn Davies</person> said . </response>