EU Passes 21st Russia Sanctions Round After Greece Lifts LNG Veto

EU ambassadors approved the 21st sanctions package against Russia on July 23, 2026, after Greece dropped its veto in exchange for a concession on liquefied natural gas imports. The deal, reached after heated talks, adds 32 Russian banks, targets crypto and oil-trading platforms, and for the first time sanctions vessels aiding Russia's shadow fleet.