Putin Promotes Russian Logistics And Digital Platforms

President Vladimir Putin addressed the first International Transport and Logistics Forum on April 1, 2026, promoting Russian transport corridors, digital platforms, and autonomous systems as solutions to geopolitical risks affecting energy and shipping. He said Russia will host the forum biennially, offer joint science-and-training programs, and position its routes to reduce delivery times and diversify global supply chains. The speech highlights policy-driven pushes for AI, robotics, and integrated logistics.