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Politics · 14 May 2026

Russia puts Ben Wallace on wanted list

Russia puts Ben Wallace on wanted list

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A former UK defence minister, Ben Wallace, has been placed on Russia's wanted list, with his critical stance on Russia appearing to be the reason. Russia added him to the list in connection with an unspecified criminal investigation, as reported by state media. Wallace has consistently been a vocal critic of Russia and a strong supporter of Ukraine.

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