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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.
Analysis-Baltics brace to cut decades-old ties to Russian grid
The Baltic states are set to sever ties with Russia's power grid that date back to the 1950s, and instead integrate further with the European Union, as the suspected sabotage of subsea cables has spurred efforts to strengthen regional security.
Electric Independence: Three NATO Countries Cut Ties with Russia
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, three small countries in northern Europe, are about to make a major step in cutting ties with Russia. These countries, which were once part of the Soviet Union, have relied on Russia to manage their electricity grid for many years.
Baltic States Cut Ties With Russia's Power Grid, Fortify EU Integration
The Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are detaching from Russia's power grid to synchronize with the EU's grid. This move, amplified by security concerns, follows years of planning and substantial investment,
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.
Baltics brace to cut decades-old ties to Russian grid
The Baltic states are set to sever ties with Russia's power grid that date back to the 1950s, and instead integrate further with the European Union, as the suspected sabotage of subsea cables has spurred efforts to strengthen regional security.
Baltic nations end electricity ties to Russia through Soviet-era grid and tightening EU ties
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
Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid on Saturday, a politically-charged move that severs their Soviet-era energy ties with Moscow. - 'In sync with Europe' - After the Baltic states disconnect from the Russian power grid at 0700 GMT on Saturday,
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 ...
Estonia is preparing to disconnect from Russia: maps of springs and supplies for the week
The Baltic countries are preparing to exit the BRELL energy ring with Russia and Belarus and the accession to the energy ...
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Synch and swim: How escaping Russia’s electricity grid can strengthen Baltic energy security
The synchronisation of the Baltic states with EU electricity networks will enhance their energy security in the face of ...
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad ...
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12 European nations call on G7 to reduce Russia’s energy revenues
Joint letter calls on G7 states to impose additional sanctions on 'Russia’s shadow fleet vessels and involved actors' - ...
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Kilk: Leaving the Russian electricity grid increases Estonia's security
The Baltic states' departure from the shared electricity system with Russia and synchronization with the mainland European ...
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Estonia prepares to withdraw from BRELL, citizens urged to stock up on food and board games
Estonia will be disconnected from the joint power system with Russia and Belarus (BRELL). Civilians were urged to be prepared ...
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Vladimir Svet, Estonia’s Infrastructure Minister
The 32-year-old minister of infrastructure of Estonia visited Kyiv and Odesa last week, where he signed a memorandum within ...