Brussels is considering a new approach to imposing sanctions on Russia after Greece delayed the adoption of the European Union's latest package of restrictive measures.
Source: Financial Times, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to the FT, EU officials are looking for ways to speed up the approval of more targeted financial restrictions by reducing the ability of member states to use their vetoes during negotiations.
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For several weeks, Greece had been demanding an exemption for vessels operated by Dynagas so that they can continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), making this a condition for approving a broader package of unrelated sanctions against Russia.
