The European Union faces a potential stalemate in finalizing its 21st sanctions package against Russia, driven by disagreements over proposed restrictions on liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering.
Greece has emerged as a key voice of dissent, opposing measures that would limit the ability of European companies to handle Russian LNG for ship refueling.
The friction highlights the ongoing tension between the bloc's geopolitical objectives and the energy security priorities of member states heavily reliant on imported gas.
Bloomberg reports that three distinct scenarios are currently under discussion within EU circles to resolve the impasse.
The proposals aim to balance the desire to curb Russia's energy revenues with the practical realities of European energy supply chains.
The debate centers on whether to maintain the current flexibility for bunkering operations or to impose stricter controls that could disrupt maritime fuel supplies for European vessels.