Baltic, Russia and Soviet-era

Baltic nations end electricity ties to Russia through Soviet-era grid and tighten EU bond
After the disconnection plans were announced, propaganda campaigns cropped up on social media and in printed leaflets in city streets that issued fake-news warnings about blackouts, severe energy shortages and sky-high energy bills for consumers.
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 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 Belarus.
Baltic States Break Free From Soviet-Era Energy Grid
The Baltic states are disconnecting from the Russian power grid and joining the Continental European grid, marking a historic move towards energy independence and security.
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 states finally turn off Russian electricity
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are still connected to Russia's electricity grid, but that's going to change soon in another sign of their confidence in the EU. With the move they turn the page on their Soviet past.
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, is preparing finally to rid itself of one of the last vestiges ...
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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 ...
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Wider Europe Briefing: Historic Shift As Baltic States Join European Power Grid
Deep Background: It has been a long journey. The Baltic countries first signaled their readiness to join the continental grid ...
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Lithuanian president confident Baltic power grid synchronization will go smoothly
VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda is confident that the Baltic electricity grids' synchronization with the Western European system will go smoothly this weekend, with consumers unlikely ...
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Baltic States launch first frequency reserve market
The Baltic frequency reserve market was launched for the first time on Tuesday as desynchronization from the Russian electricity grid approaches.