Greece is blocking the EU’s 21st sanctions package aimed at restricting Russian LNG due to protection of a domestic shipping company exposed to these restrictions. This action highlights internal divisions within the EU where member states resist collective security measures when commercial interests are at stake. The tweet expresses concern that such exemptions undermine the effectiveness of the sanctions policy intended to impose costs on Russia.

Greece is blocking the EU’s 21st sanctions package aimed at restricting Russian LNG due to protection of a domestic shipping company exposed to these restrictions. This action highlights internal divisions within the EU where member states resist collective security measures when commercial interests are at stake. The tweet expresses concern that such exemptions undermine the effectiveness of the sanctions policy intended to impose costs on Russia.