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Baltic states switch to European power grid, ending Russia ties

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania completed a switch from Russia's electricity grid to the EU's system on Sunday, severing Soviet-era ties amid heightened security after the suspected sabotage of several subsea cables and pipelines.

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Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid?

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are now unplugged from Russia's electricity grid and have joined the European Union's network. Plans for the move - which have been in the works since 2007 - were seen as essential for European security and had been brought brought forward after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Daily Journal · 2d

Baltic states 'successfully' link with European power grid

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Sunday announced that the three Baltic states had "successfully" joined the European power grid after severing ties with the Russian network.

London Evening Standard2d

Baltic states ditch Russian power grid as they move closer to EU

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said: "By ending the energy dependence of the Baltic states on ... near the Latvia-Russia border, with armed officers patrolling the area and the ...

Le Monde.fr2d

Baltic states regain energy autonomy to counter Russian threat

On Saturday, February 8, the power grids of the three Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) were disconnected from those of Russia ... a large gas storage area that is shared by all ...

Reuters3d

Baltic nations cut ties to Russian power grid, prepare to link with EU

A map showing the Baltic States' power interconnectors with ... which can more easily be obtained over time in a large synchronised area such as Russia or continental Europe, compared to what ...

BBC3d

Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid

Many have been told not to use lifts - while in some areas ... the three Baltic states. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are now Nato members and have not purchased electricity from Russia since ...

CNN4d

Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug

Estonia, along with fellow Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania ... before we disconnect from the Russian network. Again, one more coincidence, really?” One area neither NATO nor the Baltics ...

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