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Russian rail sector seeks way out of sanction pressure

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July 10, 2024
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The Russian rail sector is seeking a way out of sanction pressure. It is noticing the shortage of spare parts ever more, and Russian Railways…

How the Arctic Ocean can help Russian rail and bring it closer to China

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July 9, 2024
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On Friday 6 July, the first “Arctic Express” train departed from Russia’s Moscow region. Its destination: The northern port town of Arkhangelsk. The load, however,…

Russia’s S7 Will Decommission Its Airbus A320/1neo Planes Due To Sanctions

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July 2, 2024
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The airline has also reportedly sought for opportunities to sell its Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft to a foreign entity.

Conviasa Inaugurates New Route Linking Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, and China

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July 2, 2024
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Old aircraft on a new route connecting old friends.

Russia Plans Response To Perceived Rise In US Strategic UAV Flights Near Crimea

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June 29, 2024
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Russia is unhappy with US and NATO flights in the Black Sea but struggles to find a way to country the recon aircraft in international waters.

Russia – China rail freight has grown by 20% in 2024

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June 28, 2024
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The volume of freight crossing the Russian-Chinese border in 2024 has grown by 20 per cent in the first five months of 2024. Nearly 17…

Russian Businessman Bypasses EU Sanctions To Purchase Airbus Corporate Jet

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June 28, 2024
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The aircraft is now registered to the Russian businessman, Zarakh Iliev.

Russian MiG-35 vs American F-16: Evaluating The Capabilities Of 4th-Gen Multirole Fighters

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June 27, 2024
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The modern MiG-35 and older F-16 could be of similar capabilities, but they are unlikely to directly face each other in Ukraine.

Rasht – Astara: new initiatives announced but old issues persist

Marco Raimondi
June 25, 2024
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The construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, in northwestern Iran, is one of the key missing pieces of the International North-South Transport Corridor. Despite new initiatives…

LTG Cargo deals with a rising number of attempts to evade sanctions

Marco Raimondi
June 24, 2024
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Attempts to circumvent Western sanctions on Russia and Belarus via rail through Lithuania grew exponentially between March and May. The Lithuanian national rail freight operator LTG Cargo said that four wagons were blocked and sent back at the Lithuanian border in March, while in May this number increased to 62. The company did not provide…