Exclusive-Ukraine PM says Russia 'absolutely' behind suspected coup attempt

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmygal attends an interview with Reuters in Brussels, Belgium, November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Johanna?Geron

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmygal accused Russia on Tuesday of being "absolutely" behind what he called an attempt to organise a coup to overthrow the pro-Western government in Kyiv, citing intelligence.

Last Friday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had uncovered a plot to topple his government this week, involving individuals from Russia, but he stopped short of saying whether he believed the Kremlin was behind the plot.