Baltic States Fully Disconnect from Russian Power Grid, Join European Network

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sever decades-old ties to Russia's energy system, marking a historic step toward energy independence and enhanced regional security.

The Baltic states have successfully synchronized their electricity grids with the European Union's power network, completing the transition on February 9, 2025.
This move ends reliance on the Russian-controlled IPS/UPS grid, a remnant of their Soviet past, and strengthens their energy security amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the transition as a milestone for freedom from energy-based threats and blackmail by Russia.
The €1.6 billion project, funded largely by the EU, involved years of planning and upgrades to integrate the Baltic grids with Europe via Poland and other regional links.
Russia's Kaliningrad exclave is now isolated from the main Russian grid but has prepared for independence with new gas-fired power plants.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation