The disconnection takes place February 8 to 9.
The President said that while everything is ready, provocation is possible.
“We cannot rule out some kind of provocation. That is why Latvian and foreign security authorities are on high alert. All our authorities and companies responsible for electricity supply are on high alert. (…)
“I understand the concern. I also understand that this is the most important thing for strengthening our security and independence after the withdrawal from Russian and Belarusian gas and oil. But it is also important that our independence is strengthened in the field of electricity,” Rinkēvičs said.
“Although we can still expect disinformation campaigns – there are some from time to time – and we can also expect some other unpleasant and possibly provocative moves, I think in general that what we are doing, that we are strengthening our energy independence and connecting to the EU electricity grid, is very important,” Rinkēvičs said.
Prime Minister Siliņa also confirmed that all responsible services are working in a reinforced mode and that the National Armed Forces and the National Guard were involved in the process in order to prevent a possible hybrid threat to the synchronization of the electricity grids.
“Clearly there are risks, we understand that very well. But the risks are identified and there is a contingency plan in case these risks materialize,” the Prime Minister added.
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