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Baltic States sever power links with Russia, cementing EU integration
In a long-anticipated shift, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnected from the Russian power grid on Saturday, February 8, in a significant step toward deeper integration with the European Union and enhanced security.
"We have achieved the goal toward which we've strived for so long. Now we have everything under control," Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas announced during a press conference.
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated, "By ending the Baltic States' …
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Baltic States agree to disconnect their power grids from Russia
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will connect their power grids to the European Union network through Poland, in order to reduce their dependence on Russia.
Deutsche Welle reports that Estonian Prime Minister of Jüri Ratas announced this on Monday.
"All four of us have agreed to clarify the distribution [responsibilities ] between the four countries [Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland] by the end of the year," said Ratas.
During the connection, it will also be necessary to take into account …