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Previous Soviet countries warn of the threat of sabotage and electronic attack because they cut energy links with Moscow to connect the European Union network.
The three Baltic countries cut links with the energy network in Russia as part of the energy security plan that they will integrate with the European Union network.
On Saturday morning, network operators in Estonia, Latwania announced that they had cut their electricity systems from the Brel network, which includes Russia and Bearus. The move comes at a time when the previous three Soviet countries are appointed to Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine.
“We are now removing Russia’s ability to use the electricity system as a tool for geopolitical extortion,” said Lithuanian Energy Minister Zivantas Weissionas.
The three countries will work in the “isolated situation” for 24 hours before synchronizing the European Union network via Poland on Sunday.
“We need to take some tests to ensure Europe as a stable energy system,” said Roccas Massyolis, head of the country -run Lathyan network operator, which was the first to thick. 43 am (05:43 GMT).
The long -term plan to integrate with the European Network gained momentum after Moscow annexed the Crimea in 2014 and accelerated Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and taking advantage of its role as a major oil, gas and strength to cause energy crisis in Europe.
Recently, there have been a group of suspected sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea in which the vital infrastructure, including energy and gas, was affected.
The former Soviet countries, which joined the European Union and NATO in 2004, were considered a “energy island” within the European bloc, but were working hard to connect their systems.
They were quick to stop buying Russian energy after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, but their energy networks are still connected to Russia and Belarus on a network controlled by Moscow.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will permanently separate from the Russian power network tomorrow.
Russia can no longer use energy as a blackmail tool.
This is a victory for freedom and European unity.
– Kaja Kallas (@kajallas) February 7, 2025
The head of the European Union’s foreign policy, Kaja Calas – former Prime Minister in Estonia – described the step of “the victory of freedom and European unity”, and official celebrations are planned throughout science.
However, the authorities have warned of potential risks, including destruction, electronic attacks and misinformation.
“The various short -term risks are possible, such as the motor processes against critical infrastructure, electronic attacks and disinformation campaigns,” the Ministry of State Security in Lithuania told AFP.
PSE power network operator PSE said it would use helicopters and drones to take a relationship with Lithuania.
LTV1, Latvian President Edgar Renkivix, told LTV1 that it cannot be excluded “potential provocations.”
A truck of the army was seen at the Rizekeni Power station near the borders of Latvia Russia, and armed officers were carrying out patrols in the vicinity.
The authorities were keen to stress, however, after the switch that was working well.
“The regime is stable, the operation occurs smoothly, no one notes that something has changed,” La Vasparent Casparency Minister of Energy told Reuters.
