Defence Secretary Ben Wallace: Russian attack on Ukraine ‘highly likely’

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace: Russian attack on Ukraine ‘highly likely’

The Defense Secretary has compared diplomatic efforts to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine to appeasement as he said it is “highly likely” Vladimir Putin will order an attack despite the concerted talks to avert war. Ben Wallace said there is a “whiff of Munich in the air”, in an apparent reference to the agreement … Read more

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace cuts short family holiday amid Ukraine tensions

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace cuts short family holiday amid Ukraine tensions

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace is returning to the UK from a family holiday early because of his concerns about “the worsening situation in Ukraine”. The cabinet minister and Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North only arrived in the undisclosed European country on Saturday, having traveled there following diplomatic talks in Moscow. But he said … Read more

Russian attack on Ukraine is ‘highly likely’, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

Russian attack on Ukraine is ‘highly likely’, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

The Defense Secretary has compared diplomatic efforts to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine to appeasement as he said it is “highly likely” Vladimir Putin will order an attack despite the concerted talks to avert war. Ben Wallace said there is a “whiff of Munich in the air”, in an apparent reference to the agreement … Read more