"This is a victory for freedom and European unity", says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
The imminent disconnection of three Baltic states from Russia's power grid is "a victory for freedom and European unity,' the EU foreign policy chief said Friday.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will permanently disconnect from Russia’s power grid on Saturday, Kaja Kallas wrote on X, saying that with this move, Russia can no longer use energy as a "tool of blackmail".
Kallas' comments came a day before the historic move.
Nearly three and a half decades after leaving the Soviet Union, the three Baltic nations are permanently disconnecting from Russia’s power grid.
They have stopped buying natural gas from Russia, but their electricity grids are still connected to those of Russia and Belarus amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to be in Vilnius on Sunday for a ceremony that will also be attended by the leaders of the Baltic countries.
Russia has expressed concern over the escalating violence in Syria, calling for a united and stable country, as instability there could have severe repercussions for the entire Middle East, the Kremlin stated on Tuesday.
Russian officials reported a large-scale drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday, saying at least 91 drones targeted the capital, resulting in one fatality, multiple injuries, and temporary airport closures.
Chinese and Russian warships have entered Iranian territorial waters to participate in the "Security Belt 2025" naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean which is set to begin today.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced today that two UK diplomats were stripped of their accreditation accusing them of providing false information and evidence of "espionage and covert activities."
Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, has confirmed the signing of a $248 million contract with India for engine supplies, aimed at upgrading India’s T-72 tanks.
A mysterious collision between a U.S.-flagged chemical tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military and a Portuguese-flagged container vessel unfolded off Britain’s coast on Tuesday morning, leaving both ships ablaze and prompting an urgent investigation into what went wrong
OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a suite of new developer tools designed to streamline the creation of advanced AI agents, signaling a strategic move amid intensifying competition from Chinese AI startups.
Mexico’s economy appears on track to contract in the first quarter, potentially plunging the country into a technical recession, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies disrupt growth that was already showing signs of weakness.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday, scaling back a planned 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum just hours after announcing the sharp hike, following a retaliatory electricity surcharge threat from Ontario.
President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
Italy’s League party urges the government to favour Starlink over French-led Eutelsat for satellite communication systems, citing Starlink's technological edge. The push comes amid delays in the EU’s IRIS² program, as Italy seeks secure communication solutions for officials.
XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, becoming the first company globally to do so. CEO He Xiaopeng also highlighted advancements in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as part of the company’s future tech initiatives.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is set to condemn Trump’s Gaza “Riviera” plan, backing Egypt’s $53 billion reconstruction proposal. A classified draft resolution, rejects the relocation of Gazans, calls for urgent international support, and mobilises opposition to the U.S. stance.
A mysterious collision between a U.S.-flagged chemical tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military and a Portuguese-flagged container vessel unfolded off Britain’s coast on Tuesday morning, leaving both ships ablaze and prompting an urgent investigation into what went wrong
Mexico’s economy appears on track to contract in the first quarter, potentially plunging the country into a technical recession, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies disrupt growth that was already showing signs of weakness.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday, scaling back a planned 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum just hours after announcing the sharp hike, following a retaliatory electricity surcharge threat from Ontario.
Polling stations closed in Greenland on Tuesday in a closely watched parliamentary election, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to acquire the mineral-rich Arctic island fueled debate over independence from Denmark.
A mysterious collision between a U.S.-flagged chemical tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military and a Portuguese-flagged container vessel unfolded off Britain’s coast on Tuesday morning, leaving both ships ablaze and prompting an urgent investigation into what went wrong
OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a suite of new developer tools designed to streamline the creation of advanced AI agents, signaling a strategic move amid intensifying competition from Chinese AI startups.
Mexico’s economy appears on track to contract in the first quarter, potentially plunging the country into a technical recession, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies disrupt growth that was already showing signs of weakness.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday, scaling back a planned 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum just hours after announcing the sharp hike, following a retaliatory electricity surcharge threat from Ontario.
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