Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared on Sunday that Ukraine will import gas from Greece to strengthen its energy supply ahead of the upcoming winter.
Zelenskyy said the deal with Greece will establish an additional route for gas imports, supporting supply stability throughout the winter.
He added that Ukraine has already secured funding for these imports and intends to allocate nearly €2 billion to offset the shortfall in domestic production caused by Russian attacks.
The president also highlighted that government funds for gas imports have been set aside, noting that European institutions and partner countries are providing assistance.
Zelenskyy outlined that the financing package combines Ukrainian government funds, backing from European financial institutions under European Commission guarantees, support from Ukrainian banks, and contributions from Norway.
He further noted that discussions with the United States are also underway to finalize the overall funding framework.
Zelenskyy arrived in Athens on Sunday for an official visit to meet Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The visit centered on discussions to establish a vertical corridor for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Ukraine and to negotiate a new bilateral energy agreement.
Previously, it was reported that Ukraine had secured the ability to import gas via the Trans-Balkan route, passing through Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova.
Zelenskyy also revealed that Ukraine is working on an agreement with France aimed at substantially boosting its combat aviation, air defense, and broader military capabilities.
He is scheduled to travel to Paris on Monday for discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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