How sanctions are impacting Russia’s railways
Military activity and sanctions due to the Ukraine–Russia conflict have had a significant impact on the Ukrainian and Russian rail…
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EBRD repurposes more capital to support Ukraine’s state-run rail firm
The repurposed funding includes €73.3m of a current undrawn commitment and €25.5m of uncommitted financing.
Russian missile hits Ukraine’s Chaplyne train station
Kyiv stated that the attack resulted in the death of 25 people, including children
Finland impounds several Russian freight cars amid sanctions
Finnish bailiff authority has seized 865 rail cars from Russia as per Russian Railways’ letter to the Ministry of Transport.
UK commits funds to help repair Ukraine Railways
The UK is negotiating with the Ukrainian Government on rail capacity expansion in Ukraine.
EBRD repurposes loan to support Ukrainian Railways
The move is aimed at helping UZ continue essential cargo and passenger transportation and evacuation services.
Siemens to exit Russia over invasion of Ukraine; takes €600m hit
The sanctions particularly hit the firm’s Russian operations, specifically rail service and maintenance.
Russian forces attack six railway stations in Ukraine
Russian forces shelled various Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Transcarpathian, and Kirovohrad.