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Is Russia eyeing a rail corridor with India? Firstpost brings you details. Moscow has floated a possible rail route towards the Indian Ocean to strengthen connectivity with India. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin says alternative routes should be explored amid risks around the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. The proposal builds on the International North-South Transport Corridor through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran. Freight could reach ports such as Bandar Abbas before continuing to India by sea. The plan remains a proposal, with no direct passenger train, launch date or confirmed rail link. India has yet to publicly respond. Josh Barnes tells you more. --- 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Russian Deputy PM Speaks 01:30 - Russia-India Possible Route 02:00 - Vulnerable maritime trade routes 02:45 - Bosphorous Bottleneck 04:10 - Focus on Capacity Building --- Iran War | India Russia Ties | Russia India Ties | Vladimir Putin | India Russia Relations | Fir

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