MOSCOW, October 18, SPA -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is scheduled to fly to Moscow on Thursday to discuss Iran'snuclear program with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whohas just returned from talks with leaders in Tehran. The two leaders also were expected to discuss an arms dealthat Russia is to sign with Syria and Russia's role inIsraeli-Palestinian peacemaking efforts, the Associated Press reported. Olmert's one-day visit was announced only after Putin hadreturned from Iran, where he vowed Tuesday to supportIran's pursuit of nuclear energy and warned «outsideforces».--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/491283