In a significant energy breakthrough, Greece and Ukraine have signed a landmark agreement to supply U.S.-origin liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine for the critical winter months between December 2025 and March 2026. The deal, formalized in Athens during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s official visit, is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Kyiv’s energy resilience amid ongoing Russian strikes on its infrastructure.
Under the agreement, Greece’s state gas company DEPA Commercial and Ukraine’s Naftogaz will coordinate the flow of LNG through a pipeline network that runs across Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova, ultimately entering Ukraine via the Vertical Corridor system. This expanding southern-to-northern energy route underscores Greece’s emerging role as a key hub for U.S. LNG in Eastern Europe.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the strategic importance of the arrangement, describing it as a decisive step toward achieving greater independence from Russian gas. Zelenskyy, for his part, expressed gratitude to both Greece and the United States, noting that their support is essential as Ukraine prepares for a challenging winter season.
Zelenskyy also stated that gas deliveries under this agreement are expected to begin in January 2026, even though the contract covers the period beginning in December 2025. He added that Ukraine has already secured nearly €2 billion in funding — supported by European institutions and banks — to ensure the purchase and delivery of these supplies.
From Greece’s viewpoint, the agreement serves not only to assist Ukraine but also to bolster Europe’s overall energy security. By receiving U.S. LNG at Greece’s Revithoussa terminal, regasifying it, and transporting it north through the Balkans, the deal enhances regional energy cooperation and reduces reliance on Russian-origin gas.
