Greece Exposes Gaps in EU Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports
Recent EU sanctions negotiations reveal internal divisions and practical limits in targeting Russia's energy sector and LNG shipping.
Read the full storyEU member states failed to reach an agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia due to internal opposition. Greece is blocking the measures to protect Dynagas, a shipping company specialized in transporting Russian LNG from Arctic projects. The EU currently faces a political standoff over the balance of sanctions between Russian oil and liquefied natural gas.
Recent EU sanctions negotiations reveal internal divisions and practical limits in targeting Russia's energy sector and LNG shipping.
Read the full storyThe European Union faces a political deadlock over balancing sanctions between Russian oil and LNG imports amid varying member state dependencies.
Athens moves to protect Dynagas from EU restrictions to ensure the continued transport of Russian LNG cargoes.
European Union member states failed to reach the necessary unanimous agreement to implement a proposed 21st round of economic sanctions against Russia.