Athens, Greece – Greece and Ukraine signed a new energy agreement today. This agreement provides for the supply of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Ukrainian market via Greek infrastructure. Implementation is expected to take place between December 2025 and March 2026.
The signing took place at the Maximos Palace in Athens, in the presence of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle was also present.
The agreement includes a letter of intent between the Greek company DEPA Trading and the Ukrainian company Naftogaz for the transport of quantities of American liquefied natural gas via the “vertical corridor.” This corridor connects the energy infrastructure of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Zelensky said the agreement was “an important part of the energy package to support the Ukrainian people during the winter.” He thanked Greece and the United States for “making the plan a reality.”
Mitsotakis, meanwhile, affirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Kyiv. He noted that Greece “is becoming a regional hub for liquefied natural gas supplies and is contributing to strengthening European energy security.”
For his part, DEPA Trading CEO Konstantinos Zevaras described the agreement as “an energy bridge between Greek and Ukrainian infrastructure.” This agreement guarantees stable gas flows through a multinational pipeline. Naftogaz CEO Sergei Koretskyi affirmed that the agreement “opens up a reliable import route for the coming winter and strengthens energy security in the region.”
The agreement comes at a time when Ukraine is facing increasing pressure on its energy sector. This pressure stems from escalating Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, EU countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on Russian gas and find safer alternative routes.
