Baltic States Complete Historic Transition to EU Power Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sever ties with Russian energy system after decades of preparation, enhancing regional security and independence.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania successfully disconnected from the Russian and Belarusian Brell power grid and integrated into the European system via Poland.
The transition, completed on February 9, 2025, marks the culmination of a 15-year effort to reduce reliance on Russian-controlled energy infrastructure.
The $1.6 billion project, funded primarily by the EU, was accelerated in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and concerns over energy security.
Baltic leaders and EU officials hailed the move as a significant step toward energy independence and a safeguard against potential Russian political pressure and sabotage.
The synchronization process was executed without disruptions, ensuring stable electricity supply and full control over critical energy infrastructure for the Baltic nations.