Lithuania is increasing security around its electricity link with Poland, the LitPol Link, ahead of a planned disconnection from the Russian energy grid. Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has requested police protection due to recent incidents of sabotage. The government is transitioning security responsibilities from a private company to the Public Security Service. Officials assure that Lithuania will not face power shortages despite potential disruptions, emphasizing the inevitability of the disconnection from the Russian grid on February 8. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)