Brussels, 24/10/2002 (Agence Europe) - Javier Solana, High Representative for CFSP, expressed his shock at the hostage taking at the theatre of Melnikova Road in Moscow, stating that he was in contact with the Russian authorities and that the Union was "ready to offer further practical assistance, as may be required". "We fully support the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross to secure proper treatment for the hostages, and to bring about their release", Solana states. He...