Ukraine “will continue” to dismantle any pro-Russian group, the Ukrainian presidency said on Sunday, January 23, reacting to the statement from London which accused Moscow of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kiev. Follow our live.
Serious British accusations. “According to our information, the Russian government is seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kiev, while it plans to invade and occupy Ukraine”said British Foreign Minister Liz Truss. Among the possible candidates, Yevgueniï Mourayev.
A former pro-Russian MP calls for “new leaders”. Ukraine “needs new political leaders”, ex-Ukrainian MP Yevgeniy Murayev said on Sunday cited by London as a potential leader that Moscow would seek to “settle in Kyiv”. “The time of pro-Western and pro-Russian politicians is over”, “stop dividing us into pro-Russian and pro-Western”, launched this 45-year-old man, known for pro-Moscow positions but who seeks to present himself as an independent.
Pope “concerned”. Pope Francis said on Sunday that he was following “with concern” the growing tensions in Ukraine and called for a day of prayer for peace next week.