Russia's purported plan to install pro-Kremlin leadership in Ukraine 'deeply concerning,' White House says

UK accuses Putin of plotting to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine

The Foreign Office accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of plotting a puppet regime in Ukraine (Pictures: Getty/AFP)Tensions in Europe continue to grow as Britain has accused president Vladimir Putin of conspiring to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine.The Foreign Office took the unusual step of naming several former Ukrainian politicians viewed as potential candidates for the job.Media owner Yevhen Murayev, who lost his seat in Ukraine’…

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine grow as UK alleges Russia plot to install new leader

Britain has accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine, and a senior minister warns there will be harsh sanctions if that happens.

UK accuses Moscow of trying to install pro-Russia leader in Ukraine

Britain has alleged that it had information that Moscow was "looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv" as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine grow.

U.K. accuses Putin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine

Britain's foreign secretary says Russian military invasion would be a 'massive strategic mistake' and would lead to 'severe' costs, as Russia continues to amass troops near its border with Ukraine

UK claims Moscow plans to install pro-Russia leader in Ukraine

The British government claimed Saturday that it has "exposed" a plot by the Kremlin to install a pro-Russia leader in Kiev, as Moscow demanded it "stop spreading nonsense."

Britain says Putin has plans to install a pro-Moscow leader in Ukraine

Ukraine's military is preparing for a potential Russian invasion. Meanwhile, the UK's foreign ministry issues a communique on Russian plans to install a pro-Moscow leader after a possible invasion.