We have information that indicates the Russian Government is looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv as it considers whether to invade and occupy Ukraine. The former Ukrainian MP Yevhen Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate.
We have information that the Russian intelligence services maintain links with numerous former Ukrainian politicians including:
• Serhiy Arbuzov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2012-2014, and acting Prime Minister in 2014
• Andriy Kluyev, First Deputy Prime Minister from 2010-2012 and Chief of Staff to former Ukrainian President Yanukovich
• Vladimir Sivkovich, former Deputy Head of the Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council (RNBO)
• Mykola Azarov, Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2010-2014
Some of these have contact with Russian intelligence officers currently involved in the planning for an attack on Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:
The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking.
Russia must de-escalate, end its campaigns of aggression and disinformation, and pursue a path of diplomacy. As the UK and our partners have said repeatedly, any Russian military incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake with severe costs.
The UK’s position on Ukraine is also clear. We unequivocally support its sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, including Crimea. Ukraine is an independent, sovereign country.
***[Edit]*** ***Supporting Articles*** ***Have been added due to valid concerns of using government as a primary source, concerns mention below in comments. Here are a few non-government articles published less than an hour ago.***
Interesting. It shows the scale of what’s being considered in the Kremlin – de facto annexation.
Ukraine’s desperate situation aside, it’s remarkable that western intelligence has managed to penetrate this deep into the Russian government.
You really needed investigation/intelligence for this? Could’ve just asked someone on street…
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All these plans are known after Yanukovych fled. Not a big secret
Ouch. A roll back to 2014 basically.
Well, installing a puppet leader with a puppet goverment is the most obvious thing kremlin should be doing about Ukraine. Zelensky is a total pain in the *** to them.
At least troop movements can be tracked, and you could guesstimate intent from it. But there will never be a shred of proof for this claim.
I mean, Putin and Lavrov are not hiding it, what do you think they mean when they talk about “Russia’s sphere of influence” ?
They mean puppet leaders, preferably authoritarian so that they don’t have to worry about silly things like elections and keeping the people happy, who answer to Russia and govern their countries as Russian satellite states.
Russia doesn’t believe that each nation has the right to decide who to ally with, they are stuck in a Cold War mentality.
While I wouldn’t put it past Putin, remember the September Dossier.
> The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine
Anyone know where the information is?
I might get downvoted for this, but what’s the difference between this and the US installing pro-American politicians around the world and calling it democracy?
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We have information that indicates the Russian Government is looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv as it considers whether to invade and occupy Ukraine. The former Ukrainian MP Yevhen Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate.
We have information that the Russian intelligence services maintain links with numerous former Ukrainian politicians including:
• Serhiy Arbuzov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2012-2014, and acting Prime Minister in 2014
• Andriy Kluyev, First Deputy Prime Minister from 2010-2012 and Chief of Staff to former Ukrainian President Yanukovich
• Vladimir Sivkovich, former Deputy Head of the Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council (RNBO)
• Mykola Azarov, Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2010-2014
Some of these have contact with Russian intelligence officers currently involved in the planning for an attack on Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:
The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine, and is an insight into Kremlin thinking.
Russia must de-escalate, end its campaigns of aggression and disinformation, and pursue a path of diplomacy. As the UK and our partners have said repeatedly, any Russian military incursion into Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake with severe costs.
The UK’s position on Ukraine is also clear. We unequivocally support its sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, including Crimea. Ukraine is an independent, sovereign country.
***[Edit]*** ***Supporting Articles*** ***Have been added due to valid concerns of using government as a primary source, concerns mention below in comments. Here are a few non-government articles published less than an hour ago.***
– https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/22/world/europe/ukraine-russia-coup-britain.html
– https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/russia-hatching-plot-to-replace-ukraine-government-u-k-says-11642890601
– https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-accuses-kremlin-trying-install-pro-russian-leader-ukraine-2022-01-22/
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Quislings.
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Interesting. It shows the scale of what’s being considered in the Kremlin – de facto annexation.
Ukraine’s desperate situation aside, it’s remarkable that western intelligence has managed to penetrate this deep into the Russian government.
You really needed investigation/intelligence for this? Could’ve just asked someone on street…
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All these plans are known after Yanukovych fled. Not a big secret
Ouch. A roll back to 2014 basically.
Well, installing a puppet leader with a puppet goverment is the most obvious thing kremlin should be doing about Ukraine. Zelensky is a total pain in the *** to them.
At least troop movements can be tracked, and you could guesstimate intent from it. But there will never be a shred of proof for this claim.
I mean, Putin and Lavrov are not hiding it, what do you think they mean when they talk about “Russia’s sphere of influence” ?
They mean puppet leaders, preferably authoritarian so that they don’t have to worry about silly things like elections and keeping the people happy, who answer to Russia and govern their countries as Russian satellite states.
Russia doesn’t believe that each nation has the right to decide who to ally with, they are stuck in a Cold War mentality.
While I wouldn’t put it past Putin, remember the September Dossier.
> The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine
Anyone know where the information is?
I might get downvoted for this, but what’s the difference between this and the US installing pro-American politicians around the world and calling it democracy?