Which countries are having talks over gas prices? [br] [originaltext]Ukrainian

Ukrainian politicians claim there are political motives behind the price rise originally demanded by the Russian energy giant Gazprom. They say Russia is offering much more favorable terms to other former Soviet Republics. Russian officials insist it’s a purely commercial matter.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s talks with India’s foreign minister covered regional defense issues, including the possible sale of U.S. fighter jets to India’s long- standing rival, Pakistan. India is the first stop on Ms. Rice’s six-nation tour of Asia--her first trip to the region since becoming Secretary of State.