WTO rules applicable to the energy trading
The entry of the Russian Federation to the WTO is essential for the further development of various economic sectors, particularly for fuel and energy sector. The article analyzes the WTO Agreements in relation to energy trade. The author explores the principles of most-favored-nation treatment, national treatment, and others. The author comes to the conclusion that all the WTO rules are built on the principle that eliminates the discrimination between domestic and imported goods. In order to eliminate the adverse effects of joining the WTO, Russia must improve its legislation and to develop institutional environment.