Moscow’s role persists in Europe’s ITER fusion project
By The BriefBrief
The article explains why Moscow still has a role in Europe’s ITER fusion project despite EU sanctions. It describes how EU-Russia tensions intersect with long-running scientific cooperation, while Brussels weighs continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology as fusion becomes a strategic EU priority.
WHO:Moscow; the European Union (Brussels); ITER fusion project
WHAT:Analysis of how EU sanctions have not eliminated Russia’s involvement in Europe’s ITER fusion project, given continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET
WHERE:European Union
WHY:Brussels faces a dilemma over whether to keep relying on Russian expertise and technology for ITER as fusion is treated as a strategic EU priority.
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