EU sanctions on Russia meet resistance from Greek shipping sector

The European Union’s attempt to tighten restrictions on Russian LNG shipping has run into resistance from Greece, opening a new dispute over whether sanctions are weakening Moscow or simply driving valuable vessels and maritime business beyond European control.

Athens is withholding its support for the bloc’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, with the Financial Times reporting that Greece raised concerns over the effect of the proposed restrictions on Dynagas, the LNG shipping company...