3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system
The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia was officially severed Saturday morning after officials switched off the Soviet-era grid’s transmission lines and prepared to join the rest of Europe on Sunday.
Baltic nations disconnect from Russian power grid to avoid power being used 'as a weapon'
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — all former Soviet republics that are now in the European Union and NATO — want to block Russia's ability to geopolitically blackmail them via the power grid.
Baltic states switch to European power grid, ending Russia ties
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said on Sunday they had successfully synchronized their electricity systems to the European continental power grid, one day after severing decades-old energy ties to Russia and Belarus.
Baltic nations cut ties to Russian power grid, prepare to link with EU
The three Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems from Russia's power grid on Saturday, the region's operators said, part of a plan designed to integrate the countries more closely with the European Union and boost security.
Baltics Delink from Russian Power Grid
Ukraine war, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have achieved synchronization with the continental European network via Poland.
Baltic countries cut off Russian energy supply
Formerly part of the Soviet Union, the staunch supporters of Ukraine switched off the Russian grid's transmission lines on Saturday.
Baltic States unplug from Russian grid, join EU's
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined Europe's power grid Sunday, 24 hours after disconnecting the final cables linking them with the Russian electricity network on Saturday. The three Baltic countries had been connected to Moscow's power grid since Soviet days,
Baltic states leave Russian grid, joining EU grid
The Baltics severed ties with the Russian grid in a move that aims for closer integration with the EU and stronger regional energy security.
The Baltics Are Hereby Free From Russian Energy, A Major Strategic Defeat For Putin
In a major move for sovereignty, the three Baltic states have cut their electricity supply from Russia and connected to the European grid. A collateral casualty of this shift is the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad,
Zelenskyy congratulates Baltic states on disconnecting from Russian power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated the Baltic states on officially disconnecting from the Russian power grid. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Zelenskyy stated that it was a historic day for the region and Europe as a whole.
Zelenskyy congratulates Baltic countries as they disconnect from Soviet-era power grid
Baltic representatives attend the inauguration of synchronisation with the EU electricity system in Vilnius, 9 February, 2025
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