Baltic nations switch from Russian power grid to EU network

The three Baltic states on Saturday cut ties with Russia's power grid to join the European Union's network, the culmination of a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – all former Soviet republics that are now in the European Union and NATO – had wanted to block Russia's ability to geopolitically blackmail them via the electricity system.

Feb 8, 2025 - 17:00
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Baltic nations switch from Russian power grid to EU network
The three Baltic states on Saturday cut ties with Russia's power grid to join the European Union's network, the culmination of a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – all former Soviet republics that are now in the European Union and NATO – had wanted to block Russia's ability to geopolitically blackmail them via the electricity system.

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