
ALT Graphic image posing a puzzle question, "What follows Vienna, Brussels, Prague, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki, Athens?" The text is presented with an "Enigma Rating 1" in the bottom left corner, and a logo reading "#GCHQ Puzzle" in the bottom right corner, visually stylized with a magnifying glass on a purple gradient background.

ALT Throughout its conflict with Ukraine, Russia has sought to use energy as a weapon. Russia’s kinetic strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure has caused widespread electricity shortages across the nation, while globally Russian President Vladimir Putin has used energy policy to undermine international energy security. By reducing gas flows to Europe, through restricting pipeline exports and altering payment terms, Putin has sought to undermine unity across Europe against Russia’s illegal war. Russia’s weaponisation of energy will likely remain a coercive instrument, demonstrating the links between Russia’s security and energy policy. It is highly likely that Russia will continue to use energy as a weapon for global economic gain and political influence, signifying the link between energy, security, political and military objectives.





































