Winter Warm-Up: Ukraine to Receive U.S. Natural Gas via Greece

Mon Nov 17 2025 23:42:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As winter approaches, Ukraine secures a vital energy deal to import U.S. liquefied natural gas through Greece, enhancing energy security amid ongoing conflict.

In a crucial agreement between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Ukraine will start importing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) through a pipeline across the Balkans this winter. This move aims to replace Russian gas supplies, especially with fears of an energy crisis looming as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The European Commission plans to phase out Russian energy imports by 2027, emphasizing the need for alternative energy sources for Ukraine, which is in dire need of energy supplies during freezing winter months.

Vital supplies of US liquefied natural gas are due to start flowing into war-ravaged Ukraine this winter via a pipeline across the Balkans.

The deal was announced after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Sunday. Greece is working to increase the flow of American LNG to its terminals to replace Russian gas in the region, Mitsotakis said recently.

The European Commission plans to ban all imports of Russian gas to EU member states by the end of 2027, arguing revenue from such sales funds Russia's war in Ukraine.

In Ukraine, which experiences freezing winters, there are fears of an energy crisis as Russia attacks energy facilities.

Zelensky confirmed that deliveries of U.S. LNG would begin in January, stating that Ukraine is resilient but needs support to rebuild its energy infrastructure.

The situation remains critical, with ongoing attacks resulting in casualties and the need for international assistance to sustain energy supplies throughout the winter.