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What is the Ukraine deal with Greece?

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Ukraine and Greece have signed a major deal for the supply of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine via Greece, starting in December. The agreement, valued at two billion euros, aims to address Ukraine's winter energy needs amid ongoing Russian attacks on its infrastructure. The deal strengthens bilateral relations, positions Greece as an energy hub, and supports Europe's move away from Russian gas.

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Greece the first EU country to adopt U.S. energy agenda

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  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ended his Athens visit by signing a deal for U.S. liquefied natural gas to be supplied to Ukraine via Greece.
  • Greece's DEPA Emporia and Ukraine's Naftogas will begin transporting gas from December to help secure Ukraine's energy needs for winter. 12s
  • Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis stated the agreement enhances Greek-Ukrainian relations and positions Greece as a provider of energy security. 25s
  • Mitsotakis emphasized the deal as a key step toward Europe's withdrawal from Russian natural gas. 37s
  • Zelenskyy recognized Greece's important role as an energy hub and highlighted the significance of the agreement amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 1m 7s
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Euronews
13 hours ago
Greece the first EU country to adopt U.S. energy agenda

Greece became the first EU country to adopt the U.S. energy agenda by agreeing to supply U.S. LNG to Ukraine, with gas transport beginning in December to secure Ukraine's winter energy needs.

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15 hours ago
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Greece agreed to provide Ukraine with U.S.-liquefied natural gas through March of next year, in a two-billion-euro deal to help compensate for Ukraine's damaged gas production.

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21 hours ago
President Zelenskyy seeks new gas supply deal with tough winter ahead

President Zelenskyy secured a lifeline: liquefied gas from the United States, to be supplied through Greece, as Ukraine faces a tough winter and Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Zelenskyy signs LNG deal with Greece

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a deal in Athens for the supply of U.S. liquefied natural gas to Ukraine via Greece, with deliveries starting in December to support Ukraine's winter energy needs.

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