# Russian deputy PM says railway link to Indian Ocean is needed

https://mins.news/en/item/14878

- TASS, 2026-08-06 08:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2169561

> Russia’s deputy prime minister says the country needs to establish a railway connection reaching the Indian Ocean. The official also stresses that Russia’s construction industry currently requires long-term financing. The remarks place the proposed transport link alongside the sector’s financing needs. No further details about the route or project are provided.