Russia and Iran are building a new transcontinental trade route stretching from the eastern edge of Europe to the Indian Ocean, a 3,000–kilometer (1,860–mile) passage that’s beyond the reach of any foreign intervention.

The two countries are spending billions of dollars to speed up delivery of cargos along rivers and railways linked by the Caspian Sea. Ship–tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show dozens of Russian and Iranian vessels—including some that are subject to sanctions—already plying the route.
It’s an example of how great–power competition is rapidly reshaping trade networks in a world economy that looks set to fragment into rival blocs. Russia and Iran, under tremendous pressure from sanctions, are turning toward each other—and they’re both looking eastward, too. The goal is to shield commercial links from Western interference and build new ones with the giant and fast–growing economies of Asia.

New routes via Iran will save thousands of kilometers
“This is about establishing sanctions–proof supply chains all the way through,”

The emerging trade corridor would allow Russia and Iran to shave thousands of kilometers off existing routes. At its northern end is the Sea of Azov, which is bracketed by the Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine’s southeastern coast—including the Russian–occupied port of Mariupol—and the mouth of the River Don.

Russia also supplies nuclear fuel and components for Iran’s reactor in Bushehr.

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Putin: Almost Entirety of NATO's Military Potential Being Actively Used Against Russia

Putin held a meeting with the senior officials of the Russian defense Ministry.The participants of the meeting observed a minute of silence in memory of those killed in the special operation.

Putin: Information on NATO forces and armaments should be analysed and used to build the Russian armed forces, as should the vast experience gained by units during the special operation.

Putin: Admiral Gorshkov will enter combat service in January with the latest Zircon missiles

Putin: "Our troops should have everything of the highest standard, including weapons, night vision equipment."

Putin says drones must be developed and used in the army - they must be everywhere.

Putin pointed out to the Defence Ministry that there are no restrictions on financing the army - the country gives everything the military needs

Putin: Russia has good experience in developing underwater drones, and the industry is capable of developing aerial and ground drones.

Putin : Russia will maintain combat readiness and improve the nuclear triad — this is the main guarantee of the sovereignty of the country.

Putin at Russian Defence Ministry board: Artificial intelligence technology must be used at all levels of decision-making.

Putin says Russian army needs to expand its arsenal of modern strike weapons.

Putin has instructed the Defense Ministry to be sensitive to criticism, even emotional criticism, and to hear and respond to it in a timely manner.

RS-28 Sarmat will be out into combat duty in the near future

❗️Putin: 300,000 men have been drafted into the Russian armed forces, 150,000 of whom are being trained at training ranges, a sufficient reserve for the operation

Shoigu: West seeks to prolong military action in Ukraine to weaken Russia as much as possible.

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