During a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Vitaly Savelyev, the minister of transport for the Russian Federation, provided an update on traffic conditions across the Crimean bridge. He stated that traffic operates in a normal mode and that authorities maintain full oversight of every vehicle crossing the bridge. This assurance was reported on the official Kremlin website as part of the minister’s briefing to the president.
Savelyev emphasized that normal traffic flow is preserved and that all crossing processes are subject to one hundred percent supervision. He noted that security personnel would be increased ahead of the upcoming summer season to further bolster safety and manage potential crowding or queue times at peak travel periods.
The minister added that four ferries are scheduled to run each day to facilitate vehicle and passenger movement between the mainland and the Crimean peninsula. In addition, there are eight designated parking areas for vehicles waiting to board ferries, ensuring organized boarding and reduced wait times during periods of higher demand.
Earlier reporting described Putin meeting with Savelyev at the Kremlin. The discussions, focused on transportation matters affecting the country, were characterized as substantive and oriented toward ongoing industry development. The two leaders have a history of dialogue on matters involving the transport sector, and their recent talks continued that pattern of engagement.
There were prior public remarks attributed to the president regarding the topic of large-scale domestic aircraft purchases. The president described long-standing conversations with the transport minister about the necessity of expanding the national fleet and acquiring significant aircraft capacity. It was noted that the two figures have known each other for many years and share a candid, sometimes tense, working relationship that has persisted through various policy debates and debates over funding priorities in the aviation sector. Attribution: Kremlin communications office and official briefings.