**Croatian Government and US Discuss Sanctions on Russian Energy Companies**
The Croatian government has been in talks with the US administration for weeks about sanctions against Russian energy companies. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.
**New Sanctions Imposed on Russia**
The US Treasury has imposed stricter sanctions on Russian energy industry companies, including Gazprom Neft, which owns a majority of the Serbian Oil Industry (NIS). This means that NIS will have to resolve its ownership issue within 45 days.
**Croatia’s Oil Pipeline Operator Works with Government**
Croatia’s oil pipeline operator JANAF is working closely with the government to find ways to minimize the impact of these sanctions on its business operations. JANAF transports 95% of oil to Serbia, which is crucial for Serbia’s energy and economic security.
**Prime Minister’s Comments**
Plenkovic stated that it is in Croatia’s interest for the Serbian authorities to resolve the ownership issue within the given time frame. He also emphasized that Croatia wants to continue supplying Serbia with oil through its pipelines, as this benefits both countries’ economies and energy security.
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