Russian General Staff chief Nikolai Makarov...

"During my visit to the U.S., which will probably take place in the second half of April, a meeting with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Michael Mullen, is planned. The Americans have also asked about a meeting with Hillary Clinton and Robert Gates," Gen. Makarov said.

Makarov said the talks could include the U.S-Russian strategic arms cuts and joint military cooperation. The Russian General Staff has said the agenda of the visit could include reductions in tactical nuclear weapons, which has already been mentioned in Washington as a follow-up to the recently signed new START treaty.

MOSCOW, April 12 (RIA Novosti) -