Overview
- Ukraine has a prepared agreement with Greece to supply gas as a new route to offset domestic production lost to Russian strikes.
- Zelensky arrived in Athens for talks with President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis focused on an energy deal and LNG transport options.
- Financing for winter gas imports is arranged through European banks under European Commission guarantees with support from Norwegian and Ukrainian banks and engagement with U.S. partners.
- Kyiv is pursuing additional supply paths via Polish partners and cooperation with Azerbaijan, with Greek media highlighting plans for a vertical LNG corridor.
- Subsequent visits to Paris and Madrid are planned, with Zelensky stating a prepared agreement with France to strengthen combat aviation and air defense.