Drawing by IorshEco-friendly Russian food products can satisfy China’s growing appetite

August 24, 2016 OLEG REMYGA, SPECIAL TO RBTH With a growing Chinese middle class demanding high quality and eco-friendly food products, Russian agricultural exporters have a great opportunity to tap into this niche market.

Iran is looking to shore up its air defense capability with Sukhoi jet fighters. Source: mil.ruIran eyes Sukhoi combat aircraft

August 23, 2016 TASS Tehran plans to start negotiations with Moscow.

Russia can play the role of an active and relatively neutral arbitrator in Asian disputes. Source: Yuri Smityuk / TASSRussia, China and India must play a leading role in greater Eurasia

August 23, 2016 ALEXANDER KOROLEV, SPECIAL TO RUSSIA DIRECT The positioning of the SCO as the leader of a new Eurasian integration project automatically positions the Russian initiative on a global stage.

Russian planes at the Hamadan air base in Iran. Source: mil.ruRussian flights from Hamedan base not suspended – Iran

August 23, 2016 TASS Parliamentary speaker says base is only used for refuelling.

Russia and China periodically hold joint naval drills . One of the latest exercises was held in the Mediterranean. Source: mil.ruRussia-China South China Sea drills to be held on September 12-19

August 22, 2016 ALEXANDER KORABLINOV, RBTH Cultural events will also be held within the framework of the drills.