'Shameless': Greece and LNG remain roadblock in new Russia sanctions
Greece's stance on Russian sanctions highlights divisions within the EU.
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The EU has imposed new sanctions on Russian entities, including an executive and five companies linked to drone production. However, Greece has blocked additional sanctions, reportedly to protect a Greek shipping company. Coverage from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Financial Times, Reuters, Euronews.com, and consilium.europa.eu emphasizes the divisions within the EU regarding the sanctions.
The EU's latest sanctions package is described as incomplete, with Greece and LNG-related interests cited as major obstacles. The new sanctions target elements of Russia's military-industrial complex, specifically those involved in deadly strikes on Kyiv. The EU's consensus on these sanctions indicates a focus on disrupting Russia's military capabilities.
Coverage does not yet specify the full extent of the sanctions or the specific companies and individuals targeted. Next, watch for reactions from Greece and other EU member states. Coverage does not yet specify whether Greece will face repercussions for blocking the sanctions or if further negotiations will take place.
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Quick answers
What entities have been sanctioned by the EU?
The EU has sanctioned a Russian executive and five companies linked to drone production, as well as six listings related to the Russian military-industrial complex involved in strikes on Kyiv.
Why has Greece blocked additional sanctions?
According to coverage from Financial Times and Euronews.com, Greece has blocked new EU sanctions on Russia to shield a Greek shipping company.
What is the EU's stance on the new sanctions package?
The EU has imposed new sanctions, but coverage from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty describes the package as incomplete due to divisions within the bloc.
Coverage (5)
- EU's 'Swiss Cheese' Russian Sanctions Package Exposes Persistent Divisions Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · 1d ago
- Athens blocks new EU sanctions on Russia to shield Greek shipping company Financial Times · 1d ago
- EU imposes sanctions on Russian executive, five companies over drones Reuters · 1d ago
- Russian military-industrial complex: EU agrees six listings related to deadly strikes on Kyiv consilium.europa.eu · 1d ago
- 'Shameless': Greece and LNG remain roadblock in new Russia sanctions Euronews.com · 1d ago
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