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Alsharq Tribune- World News
The disconnection of the Baltic States from the Russian and Belarusian electricity grids marks a decisive step in the region's energy independence.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have successfully completed their decoupling from the Russian and Belarusian electricity grids. These countries thus become full members of the European Union electricity network.
The European Union supported the disconnection of the Baltic countries with over 1.23 billion euros, which covered around 75% of the investment costs. This aid was essential for the construction of new energy infrastructures as well as to guarantee the autonomy of the electricity system.
Following the disconnection, the three Baltic nations are no longer dependent on Russia for their energy supplies. Previously, their power grids operated under Moscow's centralized control, leaving them vulnerable.
EU President, Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed this historic step forward, underlining that “today, history is being made: the Baltic states are activating their energy independence”.
