Russia, US nuclear talks

Russia and the United States are holding the first of three days of talks in Moscow on a new treaty aimed at reducing their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.



Senior diplomats need to hammer out a replacement for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty which expires in December.



The main sticking points are limits on the number of warheads and whether the treaty will cover bombers and missiles.



Also on the agenda is Moscow\'s concern over a US missile defence programme.



Analysts say a successful outcome will be a boost for relations before a visit to Moscow in July by US President Barack Obama.