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Zelensky Secures Vital Gas Deal with Greece for Energy Security

11/17/2025

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Zelensky Secures Energy Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a gas deal with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during Zelensky's European tour to strengthen Ukraine's energy supply.
The agreement takes effect from December 2025 to March 2026 and aims to reduce reliance on Russian gas.
Mitsotakis emphasized the deal's importance for European energy security and pledged postwar reconstruction support.
Zelensky described the deal as vital for Ukraine's winter energy needs amid ongoing attacks on infrastructure.

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Historical Context

The European Union imposed sanctions on Russia in 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine, aiming to reduce dependence on Russian gas. This move reflects Ukraine's long-standing efforts to secure energy independence, intensified by rising gas prices and previous disputes over energy supplies. As of 2023, Ukraine's transit fees for Russian gas increased by 18%, highlighting ongoing tensions in energy relations.

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Zelensky Secures Energy Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a gas deal with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during Zelensky's European tour to strengthen Ukraine's energy supply.
The agreement takes effect from December 2025 to March 2026 and aims to reduce reliance on Russian gas.
Mitsotakis emphasized the deal's importance for European energy security and pledged postwar reconstruction support.
Zelensky described the deal as vital for Ukraine's winter energy needs amid ongoing attacks on infrastructure.

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