Baltic states to pull plug on Russian grid

Russia's Baltic neighbors are breaking away from its power grid — and they're braced for retaliation
The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are bracing themselves for possible retaliation as they decouple from Russia's power grid this weekend.
Baltic states to pull the plug on Russian grid
After years of preparation, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia will disconnect from their Russian-controlled electricity grid this weekend, erasing one of the last traces of their Soviet past. CNN’s Clare Sebastian explains the security concerns,
Power play: Baltic states cut Russian grid connection
On 8 February, the Baltic states will officially decouple from the BRELL electricity grid, linking their power to Russia and Belarus. As they join
Baltics to cut Soviet-era ties to Russian power grid
Lithuania has warned of potential risks linked to the change, including possible cyber attacks, which will happen Saturday morning.
Baltic states to cut energy ties with Russia, join European power grid, AFP reports
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will disconnect from Russia’s power grid this weekend and synchronize with the Western European network.
Baltic grid divorce will further isolate Russian exclave in the EU
In transition away from Russia's power grid, the Baltics will take Kaliningrad out of the mega-grid controlled by the Kremlin.
Baltic States to Cut Ties with Russian Power Grid
During the Soviet era, the Baltic states' electricity systems were integrated into the IPS/UPS grid, managed centrally by Moscow. This arrangement persisted even after the countries regained independence,
Baltic States to Cut Ties with Russian Power Grid by February 2025
The Baltic nations have announced plans to disconnect from the Russian-controlled power grid in February 2025, marking a move toward energy independence.
Baltic Nations Count Final Hours to Ending Electricity Ties to Russia
Nearly 3 1/2 decades after leaving the Soviet Union, the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this weekend will flip a switch to end electricity-grid connections to neighboring Russia and
Baltic states sever last power links to Russia
The Baltic states will sever the last major energy link to Russia and become part of the EU’s electricity network on Sunday, at a time of deepening fears of further sabotage to critical cables. Estonia,
War: Baltic states to cut last electricity links to Russia
The Baltic states will, on Sunday, end the last major energy link to Russia and become part of the EU’s electricity. This comes amid deepening fears of further sabotage to critical cables in the region due to the persistent war between Russia and Ukraine.
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