Overview

• The Baltic states will sever their last electricity connections to Russia and Belarus this weekend, transitioning to the Continental European and Nordic grids.
• This move symbolizes a decisive break from Moscow's influence, accelerated by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
• The transition includes a 24-hour 'island operation mode' before full synchronization with European grids on Sunday.
• Officials have warned of potential cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, but robust security and contingency plans are in place.
• The disconnection follows decades of preparation, bolstered by €1.2 billion in EU support to achieve energy independence.