Amid Russian attacks… Greece and Ukraine sign an agreement to supply gas
Signed Greeceand Ukraine in Athens on Sunday agreed to supply Liquefied natural gas to Kiev between December 2025 and March 2026, as energy infrastructure in Ukraineis subject to continuous Russian attacks.
The two Greek gas companies announced "Deepa Commercial" And Ukrainian "Naftogaz" In a joint statement, they… "Today they signed a declaration of intent to supply the Ukrainian market with liquefied natural gas during the winter period, from December 2025 to March 2026."This was on the sidelines of a meeting in Athens between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The statement explained that the agreement "It constitutes an essential contribution to regional energy security and resilience"
The agreement, which was signed in the presence of the new US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, will allow… "Supporting Ukraine through a harsh winter"According to the statement.
Bombing Ukrainian gas facilities
In October, Moscow launched the largest bombing campaign targeting Ukrainian gas facilities since the start of its invasion in 2022. This led to the cutting of sixty percent of gas production, which constitutes a vital means of heating.
Mitsotakis said that "Relations between our two countries are acquiring a new, extremely important dimension: a secure energy path that runs from south to north, from Greece to Ukraine.".
He added this path "It is embodied in the establishment of the Vertical Energy Corridor and the vital infrastructure in the port of Alexandroupolis, which allows Ukraine to directly access diverse and reliable energy sources."
Donald Trump
Zelensky, for his part, expressed his thanks to US President Donald Trump. "Because we will be able to get natural gas not only from Greece, but also through Greece"
Before heading later to France and Spain to discuss defense and energy files, the Ukrainian president stressed that "The coming winter represents a huge challenge for the Ukrainian people"Considering the agreement "Very important" Because it poses "An essential part of the extensive energy package we have prepared for this winter"
He added during his meeting with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas "It is winter in the shadow of Russian drones and missiles, and in light of daily attacks".
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