Greek minister says Athens against sanctions on Russia

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece is against sanctions on Russia, newly appointed Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis said on Wednesday, a day before the European Union is due to extend sanctions on Russia for six months.

"We are against the embargo that has been imposed against Russia. Greece has no interest in imposing sanctions On Russia. We have no differences with Russia and the Russian people," said Lafazanis, according to the semi-official Athens News Agency.