3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia was officially severed Saturday morning after officials switched off the Soviet-era grid’s transmission lines and prepared to join the rest of Europe on Sunday.
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Baltic nations switch off Russian power grid
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Screen indicates that on February 8 the Baltic States will disconnect from the Russian electricity grid in Vilnius, Lithuania, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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