The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have severed their electricity-grid connections to Russia and Belarus, enhancing ties with the EU. This move, driven by geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, marks a significant step in reducing reliance on Russian energy. A ceremony is planned to commemorate this disconnection, with the Baltic Power System set to operate independently before merging with European grids. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)