Russia is currently a cooperating partner and strategic partner in the ITER fusion energy joint undertaking

Omissions

• The official ITER terminology refers to Russia as a 'Member' of the ITER Organization rather than specifically as a 'cooperating' or 'strategic' partner, though these terms accurately describe the relationship.
• Russia's involvement has faced scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions, but the ITER Organization has maintained that Russia remains an integral member of the project.

Sources

• PrimaryITER Organization - Status of the OrganizationThe ITER Agreement establishes the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization, with seven Members including the Russian Federation.
• PrimaryITER Organization - ITER MembersThe nations participating in ITER are the 27 member countries of the European Union plus China, India, Japan, Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States.
• SecondaryThe EconomistRussian and European physicists, engineers and managers are still assembling a giant nuclear-fusion reactor together in southern France.
• SecondaryTASS Russian News AgencyDirector General of International Organization ITER Pietro Barabaschi stated that 'ITER is proud to have Russia involved, and will not change its policy of cooperation.'