Former British Defense Minister Wallace was accused of calling for terrorism

Ben Wallace, the former Minister of Defense of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is accused of calling for the transfer of missiles to Kiev for a strike on the Crimean Bridge. This was reported on June 4 on the website of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation.

The British politician is accused in absentia of publicly calling for terrorist activities using the Internet (Part 2 of Article 205.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). In September 2025, Wallace made a statement calling for terrorism during a speech at the Warsaw Security Forum 2025 in Poland.

"This statement contained calls to carry out terrorist activities, including by providing Ukraine with long—range missile weapons to ensure the possibility of strikes on the Crimean Bridge in order to create unsuitable living conditions for civilians in the territory of the Republic of Crimea of the Russian Federation," the Prosecutor General's Office explained.

The speech of the ex-minister was broadcast in the media, posted on video hosting sites and in messengers. Due to the fact that the accused is hiding from the investigating authorities, he has been put on the international wanted list. The court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention for Wallace in absentia.

The criminal case was sent to the 2nd Western District Military Court for consideration on the merits. As part of the proceedings, all possible procedural actions that are allowed in the absence of the accused were performed.

Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin told Sky News on June 3 that Britain is seeking Russia's strategic defeat through the conflict in Ukraine. According to him, for this, Britain provides Ukraine with financial assistance, imposes sanctions and puts pressure on Russia.