Russia to India by train? Moscow floats rail route to Indian Ocean
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin proposed examining the feasibility of a rail link from Russia to the Indian Ocean, potentially passing through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. This alternative route aims to mitigate risks associated with the Bosphorus and the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal could enhance freight connectivity to India amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.