Greece secures exemption for Russian LNG exports in EU's 21st sanctions package (euobserver.com)

• Greece vetoed the 21st EU sanctions package until securing an LNG transport exemption.
• Exempts Russian LNG exports to third countries under pre-war contracts.
• Primarily benefits Greek shipping company Dynagas and its billionaire owner.

"Greece leveraged its veto power to secure an exemption for Russian LNG transport to third countries, weakening the EU's 21st sanctions package. The exemption, which applies to pre-war contracts, primarily benefits Greek shipping company Dynagas."