Top US military officer holds talks with Russian counterpart in Finland

"The meeting was constructive," the Russian Defence Ministry said

The daylong session in Finland between Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General Staff held, Qazet.az reports citing Russian Defence Ministry.

During the meeting in Vanta, Finland, the Russian and American generals discussed issues of mutual interest and reducing the risk of incidents during military operations.

"The meeting was constructive," the Russian Defence Ministry said.