Russia plans to install puppet regime in Ukraine, says U.K. intelligence report

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The United Kingdom's government announced Saturday that their latest intelligence assessments suggest Russia plans to overthrow Ukraine's elected government and install a pro-Russian puppet regime, NPR reported.

Britain's foreign ministry identified former Ukrainian parliament member Yevheniy Murayev, who leads a small pro-Russian political party, as Russian President Vladimir Putin's top pick to lead the new government.

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Grayson Quay

Grayson Quay was the weekend editor at TheWeek.com. His writing has also been published in National Review, the Pittsburgh Post-GazetteModern AgeThe American ConservativeThe Spectator World, and other outlets. Grayson earned his M.A. from Georgetown University in 2019.