Unveils Coup Plan, Ukrainian President Ready to Face Escalation with Russia

KIEV – Ukraine has succeeded in dismantling the planned coup attempt which will take place next week. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a press conference where he also spoke about the threat of a military escalation from Russia .

“We have a challenge not only from the Russian Federation and a possible escalation – we have big internal challenges. I received information that a coup will take place in our country on December 1-2,” Zelenskiy was quoted as saying. Reuters, Friday (11/26/2021).

Zelenskiy did not give details of the coup attempt and did not accuse Russia of involvement in it.

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Russia has built up troops near its border with Ukraine. This has led Ukraine, the United States (US) and NATO to have voiced concerns about a possible Russian attack – an allegation the Kremlin has dismissed as false and worrying.

Moscow and Kiev have blamed each other for rising tensions in recent weeks, raising fears that a long-running conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists could erupt into a new open war.

“We are in complete control of our borders and are fully prepared for any escalation,” Zelenskiy said.

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