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Baltic Nations Finalize Decoupling from Russian Electricity Grid

  • The Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are disconnecting from Russia’s power grid, described as a 'victory for freedom.'
  • This disconnection is a crucial step toward energy independence, allowing the Baltic States to avoid geopolitical blackmail from Russia.
  • After the disconnection, the countries will operate in 'isolated mode' for about 24 hours to test their power levels.
  • The synchronization project for this initiative has cost a total of 1.6 billion euros across the Baltic States and Poland.
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Baltic countries disconnect from Russian electricity grid

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To stick to the European one: it is a historic and expected step that was decided for security reasons

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

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia plan to integrate with EU grid on Sunday, commission president Ursula von der Leyen to speak at ceremony

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More than three decades after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania began to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid and join that of the European Union. The two-day process began this morning, and citizens were advised to fill up their equipment, provide food and water and prepare as for bad weather, reports the BBC. Many were advised not to use the lifts, while in some areas the traffic lights will be turned off. A giant…

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Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty broke the news in Czechia on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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