Russia's Second Western District Military Court will try former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace in absentia on charges of inciting terrorism online. The court received the case materials and will determine the trial procedure and date for the first hearing.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigned from Keir Starmer's government over insufficient funding for the armed forces. Healey cited a "meager to non-existent prioritization of defence spending" and warned of reduced readiness and increased risk to personnel.
Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has filed criminal charges against former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace for comments made about bombing Crimea. He is charged in absentia with public calls for terrorist activity.
Russian Investigative Committee completed investigation into former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace for alleged calls for terrorist activity at Warsaw Security Forum 2025, charging him and placing him on international wanted list.
