21.  Ukrainian officials, who initially denied suggestions that a military missile had accidentally shot down the plane, were gingerly backing off their contention late Friday.

22.  When the White House proposed that President Clinton stop here for a full day on his way home from the Moscow summit meeting, Ukrainian officials were flattered.

23.  Participants in the summit are expected to discuss transport routes and environmental problems of the heavily polluted Black Sea, although Ukrainian officials say no formal agreements are planned.

24.  Polish Foreign Minister Bronislaw Geremek assured Ukrainian officials on Wednesday that the border between the two countries would remain open for Ukrainians.

25.  A representative of the law firm said that lawyers hope to conclude a conciliatory agreement with Ukrainian officials in charge of compensation payments, Interfax said.

26.  A Moldovan delegation headed by Prime Min-sdFr Yon Chubuk met Tuesday with Ukrainian officials to discuss border demarcation and economic issues.

27.  A Ukrainian nuclear official suggested Thursday that Western countries pay to build three conventional thermal reactors so that energy-strapped Ukraine could close the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

28.  A top Ukrainian official expressed irritation with the uncertainty surrounding the treaty, saying it marked a step back by the Kremlin from its previous position.

29.  According to Ukrainian officials, Pustovoitenko also plans to hold several bilateral meetings with other foreign dignitaries visiting Turkey.

30.  Although Ukrainian officials insist a repeat of that accident is virtually impossible, Kostenko warned that other dangers remain.