Russian investment in Georgia

Opinion: 'Energy assets must be bought back at any cost'

Georgia-Russia

July 28, 2026

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the Russian energy company Inter RAO, which is the indirect owner of four hydropower plants in Georgia.

Georgian banks to continue servicing local subsidiaries of sanctioned Russian energy giant Inter RAO

Georgia

July 28, 2026

The National Bank said that Telasi itself is not subject to sanctions and that its uninterrupted operation is essential to both the country's population and its economy.

EU sanctions Inter RAO, Russian company controlling energy assets in Georgia

Georgia-Russia

July 27, 2026

Inter RAO is the indirect owner of Georgia's Telasi, Telmico, Khrami HPP I and Khrami HPP II.