Griechenland blockiert das 21. Sanktionspaket der EU gegen Russland – FT
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/greece-blocks-eu-s-21st-sanctions-package-1784184031.html
Griechenland blockiert das 21. Sanktionspaket der EU gegen Russland – FT
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/greece-blocks-eu-s-21st-sanctions-package-1784184031.html
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„Everyone agree?“ Greece: „Actually…“
Greece, the country that was near financial ruin and was saved by European countries and the IMF?
‘I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Democracy simply doesn’t work.’
– Kent Brockman
The EU and every individual member state must finally understand that national interests have to take a back seat when the bigger picture is at stake. Europe needs greater unity and less unilateral national action. This is so sad
Turns out, a poorer and less stable country is easier to coerce or bribe. Works out great when you’re the creditors. Until you realise the desperate state your nominal ally is in makes them easier to influence.
Why would they do that? I’m so sick of this Veto bullshit man.
another day, another reason why the veto has to go.
Es lamentable y asqueroso que Grecia bloquee ese paquete.
On the other hand, The Odyssey has perfect casting
Yeah, EU veto needs to go.
well well well the phantom ships trade with russia finally showing results
Article:
Greece has opposed the European Union’s new package of anti-Russian sanctions due to concerns about the fate of the shipping company Dynagas, which specializes in transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to the Financial Times.
During a meeting of EU ambassadors, a Greek representative stated that the proposed ban on the transport of Russian LNG to third countries could effectively destroy Dynagas’s business. For this very reason, Athens is currently unwilling to support the 21st package of sanctions against Russia.
As the FT reports, citing sources, Greece’s objection has already delayed the adoption of the new sanctions package by at least a week. Unanimous support from all EU member states is required for its approval.
In addition to restrictions on Russian LNG, the package includes sanctions against additional Russian banks, cryptocurrency networks, and companies in the military-industrial complex. It also includes a new mechanism to cap the price of Russian oil.
Due to the lack of an agreement, EU countries were forced to temporarily extend the current price cap on Russian oil at $44.10 per barrel. According to European officials, this will buy time for further negotiations and an assessment of the consequences of the new restrictions.
Who owns Dynagas
Greek shipping magnate George Prokopiou owns the company. The company operates 27 gas carriers, a significant portion of which are specialized Arc7-class icebreaking tankers. Such vessels are used for operations in the Arctic and to serve the Russian Yamal LNG project.
According to Financial Times estimates, since the beginning of 2025, Dynagas has transported over 10 million metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas across 11 vessels, completing 144 voyages.
The Greek side claims that it is virtually impossible to redeploy Arc7-class specialized vessels to other routes. If sanctions are imposed, the company may be forced to sell them to buyers outside the West. The cost of a single such tanker is estimated at approximately $300 million.
At the same time, diplomats from other EU countries emphasize that all member states will suffer economic losses due to the sanctions, but consider such measures necessary to increase pressure on Moscow.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas previously expressed regret over the lack of agreement on the 21st sanctions package and stated that Brussels would consider alternative courses of action if a consensus could not be reached.
A lot of people were hiding behind Hungary. Greece has been supportive of Ukraine but there are financial limits to that support. Like many countries, including some big ones who are big supporters. It goes for many other international issues. They support the rule of international law, up to a cost, then the support peters out.
Good vote, protecting their financial interests
Finally, its not us, the Hungarians
Turkey would never
Sanction Dynagas if they have business with Russia.
The EU will remain a geopolitical minnow due to things like this. If the members cannot agree on Russia they won’t agree on anything remotely controversial.
Isn’t US currently doing what it has accused russia of doing. How is it any different from Russia or Israel ?
We can’t possibly endanger the profits of Greek oligarchs.
Jesus fucking Christ..
Well, well. Another proof of why EU is never going to be U.
Putin has all cards in his sleeves.
Greece isn’t vetoing because they love Russia they’re protecting oligarchs who line their pockets, but the EU will fold on sanctions anyway. The veto’s poison is letting every holdout blackmail the rest.
EU needs supermajority rulings, way to easy for bad actors to influence the entire EU