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Baltic states join EU grid

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wtg
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More than three decades after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have begun to unplug from Russia's electricity grid and join the EU's network.

The two-day process began on Saturday morning, with residents told to charge their devices, stock up on food and water, and prepare as if severe weather is forecast.

Many have been told not to use lifts - while in some areas traffic lights will be turned off.

A giant, specially-made clock, will count down the final seconds before the transition at a landmark ceremony in Lithuania's capital on Sunday, attended by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

The three nations will then officially transition away from the grid that has connected them to Russia since the years after World War Two.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c627d55v07go
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It’s been a long journey.

@AndyD , you might enjoy this documentary about Lithuania. We’re a feisty lot. And we know the Russians.

Link to video
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The less dependent countries are on Russia for energy supply or anything else, the better in my opinion.

I hope countries like Canada don't have to make similar choices regarding the USAA>

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Does any know if the USA have electrical grids that are interconnected with Canada or Mexico?
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@Axtremus

Yes.

There has been talk of Canada cutting off electrical feeds to the US.
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AndyD
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The Baltic transition appears to have gone well.
Still, it's not over until the fat old judo player croaks.
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wtg
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Yes, I saw that.

https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2482909/baltics-synchronise-their-power-grids-with-western-europe
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NIce video ...

https://bsky.app/profile/antongerashchenko.bsky.social/post/3lhqdeoyles26

Of course, this magnifies the geo-political importance of the Suwałki Gap
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That's a very cool video.

the Suwałki Gap

My Mom was born in Vilkaviškis, which is located in the region Lithuanians call...wait for it...Suvalkija.
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The territory has changed hands quite a lot ...
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