Trade
Russia to Bolster Famed Eastern Railroads as China Trade Booms
- Putin outlines plans to increase railway’s shipping capacity
- Logistical issues cause bottlenecks on crucial trade route
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Russia’s growing trade with China has helped its economy withstand Western sanctions. Now Moscow is preparing to spend billions to upgrade its vast eastern railroads to speed up the burgeoning cooperation.