Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined to European energy network. President of Lithuania Nauseda gypsies He estimated that it was “a historic moment that means the end of the long road” the indicated countries have traveled.
The movement of the Baltic States, however, did not escape the attention of the Russian side, and the voice on the disconnection of the indicated countries from the Russian-Belarusian energy system took spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marija Zacharowa.
Baltic countries have joined the European energy network. Russia responds
– “Freedom” from science and education, sovereignty and development has already happened to the Baltic countries – said Zacharów, whose words are cited by the pro -Russian agency TASS. A spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that “This is a logical continuation of the destruction of countries and nations that once had all conditions for prosperity and independence”.
Words Maria Zacharowa can be treated as a response to the position of the head of the European Commission Ursuli von der Leyenwho wrote on the web: “We break the last connections with Russia. Finally, freedom from threats and blackmail. This is a historic day. “In another of the entries, she emphasized:”Disconnected from Russia. Connected to Europe. Today we are celebrating the energy independence of the Baltic States. ”
– A great day for all of Europe. Today on History creates our eyes. Baltic countries gain energy independence, gain independence from Russia – said von der Leyen earlier during the event in Vilnius.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia become independent of Russia
The President of Poland also spoke during the ceremony in Vilnius Andrzej Duda. – Today's conversation focuses, among others on the need to strengthen the protection of our energy infrastructureour underwater connections, our assets, facilities at sea, but also our networks and power plants – he said.
In addition, Duda emphasized that it is also necessary to “develop strategic relationships with United Statessupport Ukraine and strengthen the policy of sanctions against Russia. “
– From now on we have achieved full energy independence. The vision of political pressure and blackmail is finally behind us. Lithuania Together with Latvia and Estonia He undertakes part of the common responsibility for frequency control – said in turn the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda.