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Russia Weighs Support Options Amid Railways' $4 Trillion Debt

11/25/2025

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Russia's government is evaluating options to support Russian Railways, which bears a 4 trillion rouble debt amid war-economy revenue declines.
Russian Railways, a state-owned company employing 700,000, may raise cargo prices, increase subsidies, or convert debt into equity.
GDP growth is projected to slow to 1.0% in 2025.
President Vladimir Putin says the economy is performing better than expected despite Western sanctions, but notes investment and high interest-rate issues.

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Russia's government is evaluating options to support Russian Railways, which bears a 4 trillion rouble debt amid war-economy revenue declines.
Russian Railways, a state-owned company employing 700,000, may raise cargo prices, increase subsidies, or convert debt into equity.
GDP growth is projected to slow to 1.0% in 2025.
President Vladimir Putin says the economy is performing better than expected despite Western sanctions, but notes investment and high interest-rate issues.