Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid, Integrate with European Network

In a historic move on February 9, 2025, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania officially severed their electrical ties with Russia's power grid, completing their integration into the European Union's Continental Europe Synchronous Area (CESA). This transition marks the culmination of a process initiated in 2007, significantly accelerated by geopolitical tensions following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The synchronization with the EU grid enhances the Baltic states' energy security and reduces their vulnerability to potential Russian influence.

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