The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia on Thursday, after Greece lifted its veto in exchange for a one-year exemption allowing EU companies to transfer Russian liquefied natural gas to non-EU clients under pre-invasion contracts, with automatic renewal, according to reports.
The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia on Thursday, after Greece withdrew its veto. The agreement came after Athens secured a one-year exemption allowing EU companies to transfer Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-EU clients under contracts signed before the invasion of Ukraine, with automatic renewal, according to a report.
The EU has imposed multiple sanctions packages on Russia since the war began, targeting a range of sectors. The 21st package had been stalled by Greece's objection, which was resolved with the LNG exemption. Specific measures in the new package were not immediately detailed.
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