EU looks to secure Russian supply future

The recent high-level political initiative for an EU-Russia “strategic energy partnership” has refocused attention on the need to establish a better legal framework for foreign investors in Russia. One of the main instruments available to achieve this aim is the Energy Charter Treaty. Dr Ria Kemper, secretary- general of the Energy Charter Secretariat, explains why completion of Russia’s ratification of this treaty is important for EU-Russian energy co-operation.