EU approves watered-down Russia sanctions to break Greek deadlock

The 21st sanctions package against Russia remained deadlocked for weeks over a single issue. Brussels eventually struck a deal with Greece, which feared the impact on its powerful shipping industry. The result: tougher measures against Russia’s economy, alongside a narrowly tailored exemption for some LNG shipments. EU member states agreed on Thursday to adopt the … Continue reading EU approves watered-down Russia sanctions to break Greek deadlock