Report

Energy and Russian aggression: Challenges for the UK 

Think tank: RUSI

Author(s): Dan Marks

October 30, 2025

This report from UK think tank RUSI explores energy security challenges for the UK as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This paper examines the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global energy markets and its implications for UK energy security. ​

It highlights the vulnerabilities exposed by shifting energy flows, geopolitical tensions and the energy transition.