Moscow Floats Proposal for Rail Link Between Russia and India Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has proposed connecting Russia and India by rail, calling it "viable.
" The idea is to reduce transit risks associated with the Bosphorus strait and Strait of Hormuz. However, a closer look reveals complex geopolitical implications.
The proposed route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan – countries with complicated relationships with Russia and India.