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Baltic States disconnect from Russian power grid

08.02.2025 09:43
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have officially disconnected from the Russian power grid, marking a major step toward energy independence, Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas announced at a press conference in Vilnius.
Electricity power line. Pixabay License.
Electricity power line. Pixabay License.Image by Sebastián Faune from Pixabay

"The Baltic states' power system is finally in our hands," Vaičiūnas said, emphasizing full control over the region's electricity network.

While the Baltic states have not purchased electricity from Russia or Belarus for years, they had remained part of the post-Soviet power system, where frequency regulation was managed from Moscow.

The switch enables them to rely on domestic electricity production and connections with Poland, Sweden and Finland.

The shift strengthens regional energy security and deepens integration with the European Union, advancing efforts to build a unified European power network.

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Source: IAR