61.   The two men will discuss strategic arms control, security in Europe, international affairs, nuclear power and space exploration, the official added.

62.   Washington is also expected to offer new proposals on strategic nuclear arms reductions.

63.   Washington and Moscow have yet to ratify the START II treaty on reducing strategic arms stockpiles.

64.   Powell said Bush would brief German leaders on the new strategic offensive arms reduction treaty to be signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday.

65.   Russian-US talks on strategic arms reduction are due to take place in the middle of January.

66.   Russian and US negotiators are trying to reach a strategic arms cuts agreement for the two presidents to sign at their forthcoming summit.

67.   Russian-US talks on strategic arms reduction by the two countries are due to take place in the middle of January.