Times of India

Russia proposes direct rail link to India to bypass Bosphorus & Hormuz straits

Russia proposes direct rail link to India to bypass Bosphorus & Hormuz straitsWorldPing

Russia has proposed a direct rail corridor to connect to the Indian Ocean, aiming to circumvent the perilous straits. This ambitious route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

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