31.  The three Russian pilots survived the crash, but there whereabouts was not known.

32.  They also said the Chechens reportedly executed captured Russian pilots, and may be laying mines in civilian areas.

33.  Their fellow tourists cheered them on as they climbed into the submersible along with a Russian pilot, and then were lowered by crane into the ocean.

34.  Then, skittish Russian pilots backed out at the last minute, citing safety concerns.

35.  Ukrainian and Russian pilots Thursday showed off a new military transport plane the two nations hope will replace their own aging aircraft and attract cash from foreign buyers.

36.  Ultranationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky went even further, asking the government to permit Russian pilots to defend Serbia in case of NATO air strikes.

37.  Ukrainian and Russian pilots Thursday showed off a mammoth new transport plane the two nations hope will replace their own aging aircraft and attract cash from foreign buyers.

38.  When they reach P. Ossipenko, Russia, a town named after one of the Rodina fliers, the Russian pilots will turn back to Moscow.

39.  Four Russian pilots have been arrested, and a fifth crew member is still being sought, according to the Russian embassy in Kinshasa.

40.  A foreign office spokesman told reporters during a weekly press briefing that the Pakistan government had been urging the Islamic militia to release the Russian pilots and crew.