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Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni (AP) Last update - 12:55 17/01/2008 FM heads to Moscow for talks on Iran, Middle East peace talks By The Associated Press Tags: Iran, Moscow, peace process  Iran's nuclear ambitions and Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are expected to top the agenda for Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni who was scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for meetings with her Russian counterpart and top officials. Livni's trip to Moscow comes as the increasing number of Israel Defense Forces clashes with Palestinian militants is complicating renewed peace talks with Palestinian moderates in the West Bank. Advertisement Before her departure, Livni said in a statement that she would seek Russia's support in securing the success of the ambitious negotiations that resumed Monday. Moscow has proposed hosting the next scheduled conference on the Israeli-Palestinian peace effort. Livni also said that during her visit she would press for more effective sanctions against Tehran's nuclear program at the United Nations. Israel, the United States and other Western nations suspect Iran's efforts are aimed at building atomic weapons; Tehran maintains its programs are purely peaceful, intended for generating electricity Moscow has used its influence as a veto-wielding UN Security Council member to resist sanctions against Tehran. Russia is building Iran's first nuclear reactor and supports what it says is Tehran's right to use atomic energy peacefully. During meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Livni is also expected to discuss lifting visa restrictions for both Russians and Israelis. Israel is home to more than a million Jews from Russia and the former Soviet states. Related articles: IAF kills five in Gaza as rockets pound south Israel Livni: Iran poses greatest threat to world's values Livni behind closed doors: Iran nukes pose little threat to Israel Livni, Qureia launch talks on core issues http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/942445.html Bookmark to del.icio.us   West Bank shooting Kiryat Sefer man, 40, sustains wounds when terrorists open fire from passing car. Fighting words Barak vows to expand IDF operations against Qassam fire.   1.   very good news 23:31  |  frenz 16/01/08   2.   poor putin..oh well zion is rid of her silly *ss for a while 23:42  |  muslim 16/01/08   3.   Livni is a genius... 23:51  |  Avi 16/01/08   4.   livni and rrussia 00:17  |  geroge 17/01/08   5.   israel home to a million jews brough illegally,defying the 4th 00:18  |  lakshmi 17/01/08   6.   all i got to say is i am glad she is no kin of mine 02:44  |  muslim 17/01/08   7.   A Moderate pal is an arab traitor , is a Sayyuni 03:10  |  Joseph E . 17/01/08   8.   condolences gaza 03:11  |  ishme 17/01/08   9.   Tzippy You are Wasting Your Time 05:15  |  Laguna Geno 17/01/08   10.   What is actually ... 05:50  |  Morris Valentine 17/01/08   11.   Your people are suffering in sderot and your meeting Putin!!! 07:53  |  Ben Uziel 17/01/08   12.   WHY WOULD WE NEED A "NO VISA" 09:45  |  Robert 17/01/08   13.   Russia 10:16  |  Natallie Durson 17/01/08   14.   10 Morris Valentine,simply put,Russia is playing a defensive role 12:05  |  lakshmi 17/01/08   15.   8 ishme,the reverse may happen,so try not to make empty threats! 12:57  |  lakshmi 17/01/08   16.   To muslim #3 13:07  |  dovale 17/01/08   17.   Visas restrictions. 16:54  |  Vital 17/01/08   18.   Madam Lvini`s Plea will fall onto deaf ears in Russia 23:56  |  Yari 17/01/08   19.   Russia is already 06:29  |  Observer 18/01/08   20.   russia, china, korea, vietnam, cuba,and 17:11  |  bozhidar balkas 18/01/08

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