Russia, USA to hold talks on strategic stability on Oct. 5 - TASS

Russia and the United States will hold talks on strategic stability in Helsinki on Oct. 5, the TASS news agency reported on Sunday, citing the Russian foreign ministry.

A nuclear arms control pact between Russia and the United States is in focus as it expires in February. Russia sees minimal chances of extending the New START treaty - the countries' last major nuclear arms pact - as it does not accept conditions set out by Washington.