Greece is blocking a new package of EU sanctions against Russia due to concerns about the gas market
The Greek government does not support the adoption of a new package of EU sanctions against Russia due to the potential economic consequences. Athens fears that restrictions on Russian gas supplies to third countries could result in the loss of market share to competitors outside the EU.
One of the agency’s sources noted that, in the Greek government’s view, any new sanctions package must be carefully balanced to maximize pressure on Moscow, while minimizing “unpredictable consequences for European businesses, consumers, and competitiveness.”
“Europe must not, as a result of its own sanctions policy, lose entire sectors of economic activity or market share to non-EU players. Sanctions should undermine Russia’s economic potential, not create strategic advantages for others at Europe’s expense,” the official noted.
Ukraine aims to launch production of missiles for Patriot systems under a U.S. license as soon as possible. However, according to Reuters, this process may begin not in Ukraine, but in one of the European countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who arrived in Kyiv on a working visit. During the talks, the parties discussed increasing sanctions pressure on Russia, Ukraine’s need for air defense systems, and further military cooperation with the United States.
