EU needs to strengthen ties with Russia to protect energy imports

Energy security for the EU depends on mutual advantage between the EU and Russia.

With Russia holding nearly all the cards when it comes to the EU's dependence on oil and gas, the EU needs to help Russia get membership to the World Trade Organization.

That was the message Lord Browne of Madingley, Group Chief Executive of British Petroleum plc gave to the European Policy Center Thursday (17 February).

"WTO accession would help to develop the rule of law, improve to the coun...