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energy3 years ago•2 min saved

Baltic Countries Accelerate Separation from Russian Power Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have reached an agreement to accelerate their integration into the European Union's electricity system and disconnect from the Russian power grid by February 2025. The move comes in response to concerns about energy weaponization by Russia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Baltic countries, which are EU and NATO members, aim to enhance their energy security and strengthen the EU's electricity grid. The agreement was welcomed by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, who emphasized the importance of European solidarity and the support it provides for the implementation of the Green Deal.

via Euronews|

#baltic-countries #energy #energy-security

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Denmark Donates $250 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

Denmark will donate military equipment and financial support worth $250 million to Ukraine. The country will also reduce its military presence in Iraq and instead focus on the Baltic countries, offering NATO a battalion to defend the region. The battalion is expected to consist of between 700 and 1,200 soldiers and will be deployed in Latvia between four and six months every year. Denmark will withdraw one of its security and escort units of about 105 soldiers in Iraq as of February next year but will continue to provide staff and advice to NATO's mission in Iraq.

via Reuters|

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politics3 years ago•5 min saved

Debunking Myths and Examining the Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine.

Lithuania's foreign minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, debunks seven myths that are hindering Ukraine's victory against Russia. These myths include the belief that Ukraine is unable to reclaim its territories, that Russia is unbeatable, and that there is life with Putin's Russia after the war. Landsbergis argues that Ukraine's victory is crucial for the security of all border states, including the Baltic countries, and calls for a longer-term strategy that will allow Ukraine to completely push Russia out beyond its internationally recognized borders.

via POLITICO Europe|

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