Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Greece, Ukraine Ink LNG Supply Deal Amidst Energy Crisis
Ukraine is having trouble getting enough natural gas because Russia is attacking its energy places.
So, Ukraine and Greece made a deal.
Greece's company, DEPA, and Ukraine's company, Naftogaz, signed a paper saying that the U.S. will send special cold gas, called LNG, to Ukraine.
This gas will travel through a special path called the Vertical Corridor.
It will start coming in December 2025 and go until March 2026.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy visited Greece to sign this important agreement.
The Greek Prime Minister, Mitsotakis, said this will give Ukraine more ways to get energy.
Greece is also helping Ukraine in other ways, like supporting its efforts to join Europe and helping with defense.
Greece and Ukraine signed a letter of intent for LNG supply via the Vertical Corridor.
The deal, signed in Athens, aims to provide Ukraine with diversified and reliable energy sources.
LNG will be transported from the U.S. to Ukraine from December 2025 to March 2026.
Greek PM Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended the signing ceremony.
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Greece's support and urged continued pressure on Russia.
- Who
- Greece's DEPA Commercial and Ukraine's Naftogaz, in the presence of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- What
- Signed a letter of intent for the supply of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine through the Vertical Corridor.
- When
- During Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's brief visit to Greece, with supplies planned from December 2025 to March 2026.
- Where
- Athens, Greece.
- Why
- To provide Ukraine with diversified and reliable energy sources, compensating for Russian attacks on its critical infrastructure.
Ukraine's Perspective
Greece's Perspective
Need for Energy Security
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine faces daily attacks on critical infrastructure and needs diversified and reliable energy sources to ensure supply for the winter.
Greece's Perspective
Greece aims to provide Ukraine with diversified and reliable energy sources and enhance its position as a gas hub for Central and Eastern Europe.
Support for Ukraine
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine is grateful for Greece's continuous, substantive, and multifaceted support, including assistance with energy agreements and advocating for continued pressure on Russia.
Greece's Perspective
Greece is committed to supporting Ukraine through energy agreements and fostering Euro-Atlantic integration.
- Agreement Type
- Letter of Intent for natural gas supply
- Parties Involved
- DEPA Commercial (Greece), Naftogaz (Ukraine)
- LNG Source
- United States
- Transit Route
- Vertical Corridor (from Greece to Ukraine)
- Supply Period
- December 2025 to March 2026
- Signing Location
- Athens, Greece
- Key Attendees
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy