Putin urged the head of Russian Railways Belozero to not forget the…

Putin urged the head of Russian Railways Belozero to not forget the Kemerovo miners.

Consensus

Vladimir Putin met with RZD CEO Oleg Belozeryov on July 31.
Putin emphasized the importance of transporting coal from Kemerovo Oblast.
Belozeryov confirmed that the presidential directive regarding coal transport was being strictly followed.
The meeting covered RZD's performance, development of quantum networks, and economic stability.
RZD reported growth in freight transport, including exports of fertilizers, grain, and containerized cargo.
The share of freight traffic with 'friendly' countries reached 93% of cross-border shipments.
There was a significant decline in freight volumes with 'unfriendly' countries, such as Finland and Estonia.
Passenger traffic reached 625 million people in the first half of the year, driven by suburban services.
RZD has built 7,800 km of a metro-scale quantum network, covering 27 regions and 13 megacities, and is now monetizing the service.

Putin told Belozeryov not to forget miners, adding that he understands the company must earn money and transport profitable cargo. — vesti
Belozeryov reported a 13% increase in container traffic in June compared to June 2025, and highlighted the growth of the 'North–South' international corridor. — vm
Belozeryov stated that the initial capacity target of 180 million tons for the year would be met, and that non-coal freight such as grain, fertilizers, and containers was growing in line with Putin's directive. — kommersant
In February, Kemerovo Oblast Governor Ilya Seredyuk announced a deal with RZD for 55 million tons of coal to be exported from the region in 2026 via the eastern route, and RZD committed to supplying high-capacity wagons for Kuzbass. — kommersant
RZD failed to sell its office space in the Moscow Towers building in Moscow City, despite a government directive in 2025 to sell the asset to fund a reduced investment program for 2026. — vm