Russia places former UK defense secretary Ben Wallace on wanted list

Russia on Wednesday placed former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on its wanted list under a criminal article, according to a document on the Interior Ministry database. The specific article was not disclosed. Russian media linked the move to Wallace's September 2025 calls for strikes on Crimea to render it “uninhabitable.”

Russia on Wednesday placed former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on its wanted list under a criminal article, according to a document posted on the Interior Ministry database. The specific article was not disclosed.

Russian media reported that the grounds for the listing may be linked to a terrorism-related criminal case stemming from Wallace's calls in September 2025 for strikes on Crimea to render it “uninhabitable.”

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described Wallace's remarks as “stupid,” adding that the Kremlin does not consider it necessary to comment on statements about Russia made by former Western officials.

Wallace served as Britain’s defense minister from 2019 to 2023.

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Who is Ben Wallace?
Ben Wallace is the former UK defense secretary.
Why did Russia place Ben Wallace on its wanted list?
Russia placed Wallace on its wanted list under a criminal article, with Russian media linking the move to his September 2025 calls for strikes on Crimea.
When did Russia add Ben Wallace to its wanted list?
Russia added Wallace to its wanted list on Wednesday.
What was the specific criminal article?
The specific criminal article was not disclosed.
What did Ben Wallace say about Crimea?
In September 2025, Wallace called for strikes on Crimea to render it 'uninhabitable.'

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