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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.
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 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 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.
Baltics brace to cut 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
Baltic nations end electricity ties to Russia through Soviet-era grid and tightening EU ties
Screen indicates that on February 8 the Baltic States will disconnect from the Russian electricity grid in Vilnius, Lithuania, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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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Lithuania sends new batch of military aid to Ukraine
Lithuania has transferred a new batch of military aid to Ukraine. The Ukrainian military received trucks and spare parts for ...
Chronicles of Russophobia — "Swan Lake" in Kiev was exposed in Lithuania
In Lithuania, they are selflessly fighting the "Swan Lake". The troupe pretends to be Ukrainian, but in fact "the real ...
Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
Lithuanian President Gitanas NausÄ—da says that any peace settlement in Ukraine must involve Kyiv and come with more defense ...
Lithuanian drone manufacturer RSI Europe has a simple motto: Help Ukraine win
RSI Europe's flagship products are a first-person-view quadcopter drone and a remote explosives initiation system.
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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 ...
Ukraine's allies warn Europe against returning to Russian gas as part of a peace deal
Ukraine's allies have warned against the European Union reopening Russian gas pipelines as part of a prospective peace ...
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Lithuania's president calls for Ukraine's involvement in peace talks, stronger regional defense against Russia, AP reports
Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized the necessity of Ukraine’s full involvement in peace negotiations and ...