Russia eyes railway route to secure India’s oil supplies

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 By Ahmed AdelGlobal Research, August 23, 2026 Russia is exploring options to ensure the flow of oil and other vital goods to India amid sanctions, conflict, and maritime chokepoints that threaten the world’s busiest energy routes.Moscow’s proposal for a direct rail connection to India via Central and South Asia is in the early stages. However, analysts view it as part of a broader strategic effort by major powers to reduce Western influence by developing alternative trade routes ...