Zelenskiy: Ukraine and Greece agree on gas imports

The President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday that Ukraine would receive gas imports to cover its winter requirements from Greece. He also pledged to secure almost 2 billion euros in order to counter Russian attacks on the domestic production.

He said that he had already reached an agreement with Greece regarding gas supplies to Ukraine. This will provide another route for gas imports during the winter.

"We have already agreed to cover the costs of gas imports, and will pay nearly 2 billion euro ($2.3 billion) for imports in order to compensate for losses in Ukrainian production due Russian strikes."

Zelenskiy made his statement ahead of his Sunday visit to Greece, where he will then travel to France and Spain.

In the fourth year, Russia's war against Ukraine has intensified its attacks on gas and electricity production facilities as well as power transmission systems.

Zelenskiy stated that Kyiv has allocated funds to import gas from European banks and partners under European Commission guarantees as well as Ukrainian banks. Kyiv is also working with U.S. partner banks to ensure full funding.

He added that Ukraine was expanding its winter supply options by working with Polish partners. It is also cooperating closely with Azerbaijan, and hopes to secure contracts for a long time. ($1 = 0.8606 euros)

(source: Reuters)