KIEV, Aug. 10 – At least one Russian strategic Tu-22 bomber deployed on targets throughout Georgia, was probably shot down by a Ukrainian long-range anti-aircraft missile, Russian media reported, citing a source in the Russian command.

KIEV, Aug. 10 – Ukraine warned Russia on Sunday that it may ban Russian battleships from stationing in Sevastopol if any of those ships are deployed in the escalating conflict between Russia and Georgia.

KIEV, Aug. 10 – President Viktor Yushchenko made efforts to reach out to world leaders Saturday and Sunday as heavy fighting between Russian and Georgian forces threatened to spread in the region.

KIEV, Aug. 10 ??“ Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych pledged to hold a meeting with major oil companies and gasoline traders on Monday in an attempt to prevent a rapid increase in gasoline prices.

KIEV, Aug. 10 ??“ Energy and Fuel Minister Yuriy Boyko, following a round of talks in Moscow, said his top priority is to secure sufficient supplies of natural gas to Ukraine this year and next.

KIEV, Aug. 10 ??“ Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych said Thursday that Ukraine will probably postpone the process of joining NATO indefinitely and will use the time to raise awareness among the people about the alliance.

KIEV, Aug. 10 ??“ Ukraine??™s newly created government team for upcoming natural gas talks with Russia is a measure of last resort to avoid possible gas shortages, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said Wednesday.

KIEV, Aug. 10 ??“ Ukraine will seek to boost imports of gasoline and diesel fuel in August as part of a host of measures aimed at preventing shortages following a wave of oil refinery shutdowns, an official said Wednesday.

MOSCOW, Aug. 9 ??“Russia and Ukraine will hold the next round of talks on mutual pipe trading on Aug. 18-19.