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Baltic States Cut Ties with Russia's Electricity Grid

2/10/2025

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Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have boldly severed ties with Russia's electricity grid, now fully integrated into the EU network. This pivotal shift, driven by the urgency of European security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was celebrated by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as a monumental leap towards independence and strengthened regional safety.

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Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have boldly severed ties with Russia's electricity grid, now fully integrated into the EU network. This pivotal shift, driven by the urgency of European security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was celebrated by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as a monumental leap towards independence and strengthened regional safety.