Strategic energy projects remain stalled or abandoned with millions instead going to pay arbitration disputes led by Russia and Turkey. Inter RAO initiated arbitration in 2017, claiming $200 million in losses — a claim the tribunals largely upheld. Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) listens to Boris Kovalchuk (left), chair of the Management Board of Inter RAO during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo State residence outside Moscow in February 2024. ‘The Inter RAO case is finalised and not subject to appeal. The Energy Community ensures cooperation between the EU and member countries to achieve energy security, energy sustainability, and environmental goals.