A senior government official says the UK must prepare for a 'whole range of different scenarios' following Wagner Group's failed coup attemptUK must 'prepare for sudden collapse of Russia and downfall of Vladimir Putin'The UK must prepare for the sudden collapse of Russia in the wake of Wagner Group's failed attempt to overthrow Vladimir Putin, warn senior government sources. Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)However, agencies in the US chose to remain quiet with regards to its knowledge, instead waiting to see how events would play out in Russia. "It is obviously a very unstable situation in Russia, but it is fundamentally an internal matter," he said. Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)Former defence chief Lord Richards of Herstmonceux weighed in with his thoughts, meanwhile, stating that Putin remained a powerful adversary, warning the West against "woefully underestimating Russia". "What we should have achieved or sought to achieve is a much more rapid and decisive victory, full-blooded engagement last year.

Source: The Times June 26, 2023 13:03 UTC