Estonia seeks Latvia's cooperation to shut down backup gas pipeline to Kaliningrad
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What happened
The Estonian government was surprised to learn that Elering was maintaining a backup gas supply route to Kaliningrad Region. Tallinn now intends to work with Latvia to close this pipeline, which runs through Voru County in Estonia. The pipeline was last used in fall 2024.
From russiaherald.com
Why it matters
The Estonian government hopes to persuade Latvia to close a valve to physically prevent gas from flowing through the connection. If Latvia refuses, Estonia could impose sanctions on Russian gas transit, potentially creating legal complications for Latvia and Lithuania.
From russiaherald.com
Who's involved
- EstoniaThe country initiating the plan to close the gas pipeline.
- EleringThe local operator maintaining the gas pipeline route.
- MoscowThe Russian exclave that the pipeline serves as a backup route to.
- LatviaThe neighboring state being asked to cooperate in shutting down the pipeline.
- LithuaniaA country through which the backup gas route passes.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Estonia
country in Northern Europe