Greece blocks EU Russia sanctions by seeking LNG exemption

Greece is blocking the EU’s new Russia sanctions by pressing for an exemption that would let Russian LNG be shipped to non-EU buyers, arguing a full ban would hurt Europe’s Arctic shipping capacity and energy income; the stance threatens to derail the broader package, including the oil-price cap, and centers on Dynagas’ Arctic-fleet tied to Yamal LNG, with negotiations continuing as some measures are finalized and others postponed.