Gas will be there - Zelenskyy announces agreements with Poland, Greece and Azerbaijan

President emphasises the need for energy readiness for winter

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that in a difficult situation, the state should be is ready to find about $2 billion to ensure a stable heating season.
Some of the necessary tranches have already been raised, the President said.

«We expect that in a very difficult situation, Ukraine should be ready to find gas worth $2 billion. We have already found some of the tranches,» Zelenskyy said.

Deliveries from Europe and the Caucasus

The President noted that Ukraine is working on options for gas supplies from different directions, including Poland, Greece and Azerbaijan.

«If Ukraine wants, gas will come from Poland and Greece. There is also an understanding with Azerbaijan, so this issue will be resolved,» he added.

According to Zelenskyy, the government is already negotiating transit routes and reduced transport tariffs, to ensure Stable supply of resources in winter.

Context: preparing for winter

Earlier, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine has sufficient stocks in underground storage facilities, However, due to the shelling of the energy infrastructure, it is necessary to Additional purchases and reserves.
The government is working on diversification of supply and strengthening energy independence, In particular, through cooperation with the EU and the Caucasus.