EU Grants LNG Exception for Greek Billionaire

The European Union approved a new sanctions package against Russia, aiming to limit its ability to finance the war in Ukraine. However, the agreement included an exemption for Greece, allowing European shipping companies to continue transporting Russian LNG to third countries. This concession benefits a Greek billionaire and his specialized vessels involved in Russia’s Yamal LNG project, raising concerns about undermining sanctions effectiveness.

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