The European Union is considering a new approach to sanctions against Russia amid difficulties in agreeing on the latest package because of demands from Greece.
This was reported by the Financial Times, according to Ukrinform.
According to the newspaper, EU officials are looking for ways to speed up the adoption of more targeted financial restrictions by reducing member states' ability to use vetoes during negotiations.
The report says that Athens spent several weeks demanding an exemption for vessels operated by Dynagas in exchange for its approval of a range of unrelated restrictive measures targeting Russia's financial system and oil export revenues.
Three officials told the Financial Times that work is now underway to curb this increasingly common negotiating tactic, as EU capitals seek to protect companies that continue doing business with Russia.
