LONDON: Russia has placed British former defense minister Ben Wallace on a wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, state media said on Wednesday, citing the Russian Interior Ministry’s database. Wallace served as the UK’s defense minister from before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 until August 2023, since when he has continued to advocate for boosting military support for Kyiv and condemned Russian aggression. The state media reports did not give further details and Wallace did not reply to a request for comment.
Russia places UK ex-minister Ben Wallace on wanted list
Wallace served as defense minister from before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 until Aug. 2023
It is not clear how many foreign officials or public figures are on the database of wanted persons
May 13, 2026 18:03
LONDON: Russia has placed British former defense minister Ben Wallace on a wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, state media said on Wednesday, citing the Russian Interior Ministry’s database.
Ben Wallace: Russia puts former British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on wanted list | World News - The Times of India
Russia places ex-British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace on wanted list
Former UK defence secretary placed on Russia’s wanted list
Rusia declara en busca y captura al exministro británico Ben Wallace, figura clave en la guerra de Ucrania
