UK claims that Russia wants regime change in Ukraine

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stated on Jan. 22 that
Russia was looking for ways to install a government under pro-Russian former
parliament member Yevhen Murayev. Few details of how this would unfold were
given. Russia’s foreign ministry tweeted a denial. National Security and
Defense Council advisor Mykhailo Podoliak stated that, “there is no doubt
in Kyiv that the British government understands absolutely clearly, in detail,
in personalities, what is happening in Ukraine,” pravda.com.ua reported on
Jan. 23.

James Hydzik: Analysts are connecting the possibility of an attempt at civil unrest
followed by regime change with the announcement that China expects the
traditional Olympic truce to be observed. Bloomberg noted that this truce would
extend from roughly Jan. 28 to Mar. 20. During this time, and especially while
Putin is in Beijing for the games, the probability of increased military
confrontation may be lower. However, with the world’s attention drawn to the
Olympics, attempts to foment unrest and displeasure with the Zelensky
government in particular could increase at little cost. With Zelensky’s and the
Servant of the People’s ratings dropping, it might seem like a good
opportunity. However, with European Solidarity gaining recognition as the true
opposition party in Ukraine, support for Murayev or any other pro-Moscow
politician is dropping.