The Baltic states—Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia—have successfully completed their integration into the European electricity grid, disconnecting entirely from Russia’s power network.
This marks a major step toward energy security and independence for the region.
The project, which has been in the works since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, was celebrated as a historic achievement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who described it as the end of a long period of uncertainty.
The Baltics, once part of the Soviet Union, are now fully connected to the European grid via Poland, enhancing their energy stability.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized that this milestone signifies the end of the political pressures linked to energy supply, marking a significant shift in the region’s energy dynamics.
The integration project, which cost €1.6 billion, was largely funded by the European Union, highlighting its commitment to regional security.
