2025-02-09 11:00:09
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Energie
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Baltic Independence from Russian Power Grip

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Russia reported damage to its own undersea cable in the Baltic Sea, situated within Finland's economic zone. Despite ongoing repairs, consumer services remain unaffected. The Finnish Coast Guard monitors a Russian vessel conducting these repairs. NATO has ramped up surveillance operations following similar incidents, suspecting potential sabotage linked to Russia or China. However, the Swedish Prosecutor's Office finds no evidence of such acts, and Norway permits the Russian ship to continue its passage.

Meanwhile, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have severed ties with Russia's electrical grid, ending decades of dependence. This strategic move bolsters their energy independence and regional security, accelerated by Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The European Union, which funded this transition, views it as a triumph for freedom. The Baltic nations now aim to strengthen alliances within the EU, diminishing Russia's leverage over energy resources. This shift marks a significant step towards energy sovereignty for the Baltic states.

EuroNews
9. Februar 2025 um 08:09

The Baltic States Have Separated from the Russian Electricity Grid: Decades of Dependency Ended

Environment
Politics
The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have ended their electricity grid connections with Russia and Belarus; connections with Russia's Kaliningrad region will also be cut off; with this move, they have become closer to their allies in the European Union while also ending years of energy dependency.
Tagesspiegel
9. Februar 2025 um 07:33

Finland observes repair work: Russia reports damage to its own underwater cable

Technology
Politics
Russia's largest telecommunications provider Rostelecom reports damage to its own submarine cable; repair work is underway. The Finnish Coast Guard is observing work on a Russian cable in the Gulf of Finland. Damage to a Russian cable was already detected in October 2023. According to Russia, consumers are not affected. After a series of damage incidents to Western submarine cables in the Baltic Sea, Western states suspect sabotage by Russia or China.
Berliner Zeitung
9. Februar 2025 um 06:42

Baltic Sea: Russia Reports Damage to Its Own Cable

Politics
Technology
Russia reports damage to its own undersea cable in the Baltic Sea within Finland's economic zone; repairs are underway; consumers are not affected. The Finnish Coast Guard is monitoring a Russian ship conducting repair work. NATO surveillance operations have been initiated following damage to telecommunications and power cables since the onset of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, which has been attributed to sabotage acts by Russia or China. The Swedish Prosecutor's Office sees no sa..
sueddeutsche
9. Februar 2025 um 09:33

Energy Supply: Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid

Environment
Politics
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have separated from the Russian power grid in order to strengthen their energy independence and regional security. The grid switch was carried out without any problems and was financially supported by the EU. Russia and Belarus were previously part of the common power grid with the Baltic states.
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