Zelensky Announces Ukraine-Greece Gas Deal to Secure Winter Supplies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that Ukraine has reached an agreement with Greece to import natural gas, aiming to strengthen the country’s energy security during the winter months amid ongoing Russian attacks on domestic infrastructure.

In a statement posted on Telegram, Zelensky said, “Today, we have already prepared an agreement with Greece regarding gas for Ukraine, which will serve as an additional route to secure imports as much as possible during winter.”

The president also outlined plans to fund the imports, noting that Ukraine has secured nearly €2 billion ($2.3 billion) to compensate for losses in domestic gas production caused by Russian strikes. These funds are backed by agreements with European partners, Ukrainian banks, and guarantees from the European Commission, while Ukraine also engages with U.S. partners to ensure full financing.

Zelensky’s announcement comes as Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting power plants, electricity transmission systems, and gas production facilities in the fourth year of the conflict.

To mitigate the impact, Kyiv is expanding winter energy options, working not only with Greece but also with Polish and Azerbaijani partners, and aiming to secure long-term gas contracts to reduce vulnerability to further attacks or supply disruptions.