Ukraine LNG Deal: U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas Will Reach Kyiv via Greece This Winter

Ukraine has finalized a crucial winter energy agreement to receive U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) through Greece, according to officials cited by Reuters. The deal offers a significant boost to Ukraine’s energy security, especially as repeated Russian strikes continue to target the country’s gas infrastructure.

A Strategic Supply Route Through the Balkans

The arrangement, coordinated between Greece’s DEPA gas utility and Ukraine’s Naftogaz, becomes effective in December, with full deliveries expected to begin in January.
Using Greece’s LNG terminals, the gas will travel through a pipeline corridor crossing the Balkans, giving Kyiv a vital alternative route to replace production lost to Russian attacks.

President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Russia’s continuous strikes force Ukraine to rebuild damaged infrastructure while depending more heavily on imported gas.

Ukraine’s €2 Billion Winter Energy Plan

Ahead of his visit to Athens, Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine has already secured funding for winter gas purchases. This financing comes from:

Support from European partners
European Commission–backed guarantees
Ukrainian banks

These resources are part of a broader €2 billion package needed to maintain energy supply during the winter months. Zelensky added that Kyiv is also collaborating with U.S. officials to finalize complete financial backing for the imports.

A Broader Shift Away From Russian Gas

This winter-focused LNG deal comes just months after Greece signed its first long-term agreement to import U.S. gas for wider European distribution starting in 2030.
The move aligns with the European Union’s approved ban on Russian LNG beginning in 2027, further reducing Moscow’s influence over Europe’s energy market.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the cooperation not only reinforces Ukraine’s energy resilience but also limits Russia’s ability to continue exporting gas into Europe.

A Win for Ukraine—and for Europe’s Energy Future

The Ukraine–Greece LNG partnership marks a major milestone in strengthening Kyiv’s energy system ahead of winter while supporting Europe’s long-term strategy to diversify away from Russian gas.

As Ukraine rebuilds its infrastructure and prepares for colder months, this U.S. LNG supply route offers a critical lifeline—and a step toward greater independence.