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Tensions between Riyadh and Tehran have blown over into disputes over oil production.
Previous peace efforts have failed prompting Moscow and Washington to move closer to cooperating on Syria.
The Defense Ministry says it is testing the military's capabilities to "defend Russia's interests amid growing security threats".
Rising commodity and oil prices, coupled with political change, have fueled a strengthening of emerging markets, reports show.
The bloc is not admitting new members at the moment, the Russian Foreign Minister said.
A US-Japan-South Korea coterie linked by THAAD is forming in Asia that could threaten peace in the region, the Global Times warned.
Nuclear energy cooperation is a key component of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, Putin said.
The Ankara-Moscow rapprochement started with a handshake and will likely lead to a renewed strategic partnership.
China's refrigerated-product exports to Russia have been on the rise.
The country's track-and-field athletes and weightlifters have been barred over doping offences.