(VOVWORLD) - US and Russian officials will hold security talks on January 10 about their respective military activity and rising tensions over Ukraine.
A spokesperson for the White House's National Security Council announced the date late on Monday, and said Russia and NATO were also likely to hold talks on January 12.
A broader meeting including Moscow, Washington and other European countries is set for the following day, according to the spokesperson.
Russia said earlier that it will attend the talks with the US but is considering talks with NATO.