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Hrvatska vlada razgovara s američkim vlastima o sankcijama protiv srpske naftne industrije . JANAF, hrvatski operater naftovoda, surađuje kako bi smanjio utjecaj sankcija. Srpska tvrtka NIS, kojoj je ruska tvrtka Gazprom Neft suvlasnik, važna je za JANAF. Sankcije teže destabilizirati rusku ekonomiju. Vlada i JANAF žele zadržati stabilnost opskrbe energijom.
Translation
The Croatian government is in discussions with US authorities regarding sanctions against the Serbian oil industry. JANAF, Croatia's oil pipeline operator, is cooperating to mitigate the impact of these sanctions. The Serbian company NIS, co-owned by the Russian company Gazprom Neft, is significant for JANAF. The sanctions aim to destabilise the Russian economy. Both the government and JANAF are keen to maintain the stability of energy supplies.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who is JANAF collaborating with to reduce the impact of the sanctions?
JANAF is collaborating with the American authorities to reduce the impact of the sanctions.
Question 2: Why are the sanctions imposed on the Serbian oil industry?
The sanctions are imposed to destabilize the Russian economy.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌12/01/2025
The Serbian oil industry has been placed under US sanctions as part of measures targeting Russian energy firms, significantly impacting regional energy dynamics. The Croatian government, informed by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, has been in discussions with US authorities for several weeks about these sanctions, which were announced as part of efforts to deprive Russia of revenue from its energy sector.
The sanctions encompass over 200 individuals and entities, including Gazprom Neft and its subsidiaries, like NIS Serbia, where Gazprom Neft holds a 50% stake. In response, the Croatian pipeline operator JANAF has been working with government departments to mitigate the impact on its operations, as NIS is a crucial partner, relying on JANAF for significant crude oil transport.
US Sanctions Affect Serbian Oil Industry, Talks in Croatia (Illustration)
Plenković highlighted this move as a strategic action against Russia's policies, which he criticized for destabilizing Europe's security and economic conditions. He noted that the sanctions provide a 45-day period for Serbia to address ownership issues concerning NIS, aiming to ensure continued oil supply through the JANAF pipeline, vital for Serbia's energy and economic security.
JANAF, emphasizing its role as a responsible company, reported intensive collaboration with Croatian and US authorities. The company strives to find solutions that prevent disruption of its business and sustain oil supplies to Serbia, having adapted its operations since December 2022 to transport only non-Russian oil through its system.
Both the Croatian government and JANAF aim to maintain stability in regional energy supplies while ensuring compliance with international sanctions and minimizing the adverse effects of these measures on their operations and the wider regional economy.
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