Ukraine received its first shipment of 100 million cubic meters of liquified natural gas (LNG) from the United States on Friday, delivered by the vessel Gaslog Savannah via Greece, the Ukrainian energy holding DTEK said in a statement.

"The shipment is part of broader efforts to enhance Ukraine and Europe’s energy security by reducing reliance on Russian-supplied gas. Its arrival comes just days before Ukraine ends an arrangement transporting Russian gas to the European Union via its territory," the statement read.

Russian President Vladimir Putin commented that the cessation of gas deliveries via Ukraine will lead to an increase in gas prices in Europe.