Russian Railways (RZD) received news reports in the media about the…
Russian Railways (RZD) received news reports in the media about the possible imposition of rental fees for Armenian railways with surprise and bewilderment.
Consensus
- Russian Railways (RJD) expressed surprise and disbelief regarding media reports about possible payment for the use of Armenian railways.
- The statements were made by RJD head Oleg Belozeryov in response to media coverage.
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan mentioned the possibility of international arbitration over the South Caucasus Railway if a friendly resolution is not reached.
- Pashinyan emphasized that Armenia has full rights to use its own railway infrastructure.
Points of divergence
- RJD expressed surprise and disbelief about Armenian statements regarding demands for payment for the rental of railways, citing a press release from Belozeryov. — vesti
- Pashinyan stated that there is no need for concession payments and suggested considering third-party management by countries like Kazakhstan, UAE, or Qatar as an alternative option. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- In RZD surprised by reports about payment for leasing of Armenia's railways — Вести
- Belozеров: RZD surprised by statements about payment for leasing of Armenia's railways — Ведомости
- ❗️RZD learned with surprise and confusion from the press about the possible imposition of a payment for the rental of Armenia's railways, reported... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- ❗️RZD dividends in Armenia were never paid; all profits went to railway development, Belozеров told TASS. — ТАСС (Telegram)