EU sanctions push collides with Brussels power struggle and Greek shipping anger
- Kallas’ proposed sanctions expansion faces political resistance amid growing divisions between EU institutions and member states over Russia policy
- Greek opposition is hardening as shipowners and politicians react to Ukrainian drone attacks on Greek-linked vessels in the Black Sea
- Unanimity remains the biggest hurdle, with Athens already having weakened the EU’s 21st sanctions package and likely to scrutinise any new measures closely
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’ plans for a sweeping new round of Russia sanctions face growing resistance from member states, as a Brussels power struggle and mounting Greek anger over Ukrainian attacks on merchant shipping threaten to derail consensus
