Ukraine will import US liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Greece to meet its needs during the winter months, officials said on Sunday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a visit to Athens on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.Photo: EPA/ALEXANDROS BELTES
The announcement was made during a visit to Athens by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine, Greece seal gas deal to boost winter energy security https://t.co/kiOocYIWlp pic.twitter.com/rZX4fSjNUo
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The gas will be transported via a pipeline running across the Balkan peninsula, providing Ukraine with critical supplies after Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure and gas production facilities, the Reuters news agency reported.
Gas supplies from Greece will begin in January, says Zelensky https://t.co/6Ika1IqmG3 pic.twitter.com/YsSAk4XoBm
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Reuters also noted that the deal follows Greece’s recent agreement to supply US LNG to Europe under a long-term contract starting in 2030.
Last month, the European Union approved a ban on Russian LNG imports beginning in 2027 in response to Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
🇺🇦 🇬🇷Zelensky Signs Gas Deal in Greece to Help Ukrainians Get Through the Winter
Ukraine and Greece have signed an agreement on natural gas supplies. Athens will open a safe overland import route for Kyiv — from Alexandroupolis to Odesa. Deliveries will start in January 2026.… pic.twitter.com/yXs2zP8jSW
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 16, 2025
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