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Belarus and Russia sign common electricity market agreement

Model of the Belarusian NPP at the stand of the Belarusian Energy and Environmental Forum in Minsk, October 27, 2026. Photo: BelTA
Model of the Belarusian NPP at the stand of the Belarusian Energy and Environmental Forum in Minsk, October 27, 2026. Photo: BelTA

Belarus and Russia have signed an agreement approving the rules for the functioning of the unified electric energy market of the Union State. The Ministry of Energy says the market will start operating next year. Will this reduce the amounts on utility bills?