Estonia along with Latvia and Lithuania now executes a two-day procedure to break free from Russian grid connection as they pursue EU network connection and self-sufficiency in electricity. Three decades after breaking free from the Soviet Union the three Baltic states have initiated this transition on Saturday to cut their dependence on Russian power supply systems during an escalating period of Soviet-Western tension.
The local population received instructions to follow due to potential disturbances that would require them to charge electronics while purchasing food and water supplies and to limit their use of elevators. Regional traffic controllers disabled their traffic light systems to reduce potential risks. The official transition will be marked by a ceremonial countdown starting from Vilnius which was joined by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
The Baltic states maintained their connection to the Russian Brell grid since World War Two until they ceased Russian electricity purchases last year yet Russia still controlled the energy transit. The energy minister of Lithuania Zygimantas Vaiciunas declared that this development finishes Russia’s power to manipulate energy for geopolitical aims. 
The transition occurred due to escalating tensions that started when Russia began its Ukraine invasion in 2022 and people worried about possible attacks. A recent series of undersea cable damages in the Baltic Sea caused widespread concern because several incidents involved Russian vessels. NATO established Baltic Sentry as a new patrol mission to protect Baltic region security.
Law enforcement agencies alongside other authorities conduct preparations to defend against hacking operations and fake information propagation efforts. Estonia’s Cybersecurity Centre issued warnings about Russian cyber exploitation threats yet confirmed their readiness to face dangerous outcomes.
Through their integration within the EU power grid that reaches through Poland the Baltic states have permanently abandoned their previous Soviet-era energy relationships thus displaying their dedication to EU solidarity and security.
