The EU proposes three solutions to break the deadlock on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, with the price cap possibly being extended separately.

(1) The latest round (21st) of EU sanctions against Russia stalled last week because Greece continues to oppose clauses restricting European companies from shipping Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries. (2) According to informed sources, the new proposal currently under discussion includes three options: setting a 24-month transition period for the restrictions, completely removing the restriction, or abandoning the entire sanctions package. (3) In addition, the EU has also considered allowing the renewal of existing contracts as a compromise; even if consensus cannot be reached on other clauses, the measure to freeze the price cap on Russian oil may still be extended separately.