The Latest Breaking News from Ben Wallace

Vladimir Putin 'highly unlikely' to use nuclear weapons but is 'totally irrational', Defence Secretary says

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will join a crisis meeting of European nations after the Nord Stream pipelines suffered damage

Wales Online · Oct 2, 2022

Britain to acquire two specialist ships to protect underwater infrastructure

Britain will acquire two specialist ships to protect underwater infrastructure such as cables and pipelines, defence minister Ben Wallace said on Sunday, following leaks in the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe.

Reuters · Oct 2, 2022

Putin ‘highly unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons but is not rational, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary also said he would be meeting allies to discuss undersea security after the suspected Nord Stream sabotage.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2022

Britain’s defence spending to double to £100bn next year, says Ben Wallace

The British armed fores are ‘actually going to grow’ for the first time since the Cold War, defence secretary says

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

UK defence spending to double to £100bn by 2030, says minister

Ben Wallace says military will grow for first time since end of cold war with armed forces’ budget rise

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Defence spending to increase by at least £52bn in response to Russian aggression

Ben Wallace praised the new PM for committing to a ‘huge’ boost to the Army after ’30 or 40 years’ of cuts.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Desperate Need For Safe Pain Relief Compelled These NFL And NBA Stars To Join The Cannabis Industry

Athletes of all kinds are helping to change how the rest of us view and interact with cannabis. Their collective contribution has been key to abolishing the stigma toward cannabis users while normalizing its use and consumption.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

'How To Break An Arm' Is Going Viral In Russia As Desperation To Flee Putin's Conscription Sets In

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilization amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine during a rare address to the nation on Wednesday.

Benzinga · Sep 21, 2022

Vladimir Putin crony says Russia's new troops will be trained in just two weeks

An announcement by Vladimir Putin's former General Secretary said newly mobilised troops in Russia will be given just weeks to train before being shipped to the battlefield

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Putin ‘sending tens of thousands of Russians to their deaths’, says UK defence minister Ben Wallace

Russian president has ordered mobilisation of reservists

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022