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A new Russia-China rail link could shift trade flows, but no direct Gulf impact is shown.
Russia’s ‘eastward pivot’ gains steam as Putin confirms new China border railway
In simple terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a deal to build a second standard-gauge railway track at a key border crossing with China, as Moscow looks to accelerate its eastward pivot and boost ties with Beijing ahead of the Apec summit.
Why it matters for the Gulf
- Putin signed a law for a second Russia-China border rail track.
- The project could increase rail capacity and trade connectivity with China.
- No direct Gulf link is shown; Gulf readers might watch trade shifts.
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