Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas fell by 2% in January-November to 28.4 million metric tons, LSEG data showed on Monday.

As reported, from December 1, 2024, freight rail tariffs in Russia were increased 13.8% as part of the planned indexation for 2025.

Vladimir Putin congratulated workers and veterans of the Russian transport industry, as well as participants in the 19th Transport of Russia International Forum and Exhibition on Transport Worker’s Day.

Russia's government is discussing different ways to prop up Russian Railways, the country's biggest commercial employer, which has built up a 4 trillion rouble ($50.8 billion) debt pile, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

As it flounders in Ukraine, Russia has sought to build up its broader alliances—creating a loose axis of anti-Western nations around the world.

Putin meeting will help India secure long-term clarity on defence supplies and energy flows, while opening space for cooperation in areas such as labour mobility, transportation, pharmaceuticals, and space.