US-Russia economy talks planned

There are several issues the US and Russian leaders disagree over

The US and Russia are to begin formal economic talks at ministerial level, the US embassy in Moscow has said.

Increased investment and trade between the two nations has allowed their relationship to develop, it added.

This is despite several disagreements over issues including US plans for a missile defence shield.

The first dialogue - to include various US departments and agencies, Russian ministries and business communities is scheduled for spring in Washington.