Description: Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy, met with Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, where they concluded the signing of an energy deal. Representatives from Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Greece’s DEPA were also present at the meeting which stipulated the delivery of liquified natural gas (LNG) from the Greek port of Alexandroupolis to the Ukrainian city of Odessa beginning on 01 Jan 2026. Ukraine is aiming at replacing its depleted capabilities from the consistent Russian attacks which are targeting the country’s energy infrastructure and avoid a renewed energy crisis in the upcoming winter months. Zelenskyy also stated that he discussed other venues of mutual cooperation with Prime Minister Mitsotakis, such as the potential for acquisition of Ukrainian weapons by the Greek’s defense ministry. Zelenskyy is set to visit France on 17 Nov and Spain on 18 Nov, meeting the leaders in order to secure continuous support in the form of weapons and logistics from Ukraine’s allies in Europe. Zelenskyy’s foreign visits arrive at a sensitive time, when Ukraine is consistently targeted by Russian missiles and drones while the President is facing a brewing domestic crisis stemming from the high-profile corruption scandal from last week.
Impact: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Mitsotakis represents a successful diplomatic overture where Ukraine manages to secure and diversify its gas supply while also devising other channels for cooperation with its partner countries across Europe. Greece’s strategic positioning on the continent enables it to be crucial for supplying Ukraine with alternative sources of LNG since it has direct access to the Black Sea and ports that are relatively safe from Russian airstrikes. The corruption scandal from last week seems to have no immediate effects on the country’s political architecture while Ukraine’s leader is still portrayed as a key European partner and the legitimate leader of the country. With the Greek LNG agreement, Ukraine secures a steady supply of much – needed LNG for the winter season expanding its reliance on resources coming from Europe and the US.