What conclusion can we draw from the news?

Moscow—Russia’s top arms negotiator said yesterday he expected to strike a deal on nuclear disarmament with his Washington counterpart at the start of talks here. The aim is to draft an agreement for signature at a May presidential summit.
Question; What conclusion can we draw from the news?

Paris—Doctors across France staged a 24-hour strike yesterday aimed at improving their pay and working conditions. Three out of four family doctors, as well as dentists, surgeons and ambulance staff constituted the union.
Question; What’s the strike union made up of?