Update: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are set to sever ties with Russia's power grid on February 8 and integrate with the European grid the following day. This $1.6 billion EU-funded initiative marks the culmination of over 30 years of Russian dominance over the Baltic electricity systems.
Significance: This transition bolsters Baltic energy security amidst escalating conflicts with Russia, shielding the region from possible energy coercion. In response to recent incidents of sabotage to underwater infrastructure, NATO has ramped up security efforts in the area.