How Russia's Railway to India Could Become a Strategic Play The idea of a direct rail link between Russia and India has been floated by Moscow, with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin describing it as "viable.
" The proposal aims to reduce transit risks associated with the Bosphorus strait and Strait of Hormuz.
However, this sudden interest in a railway to India may be more than just a response to disruptions in maritime trade.