11.01.2026 19:43
Following Russia's heavy attacks on Ukraine, UK Defense Secretary John Healey made headlines with his remarks about Vladimir Putin. Healey stated that it would be preferable for Putin to be "abducted" to stand trial for war crimes.
The UK Defense Minister John Healey made a significant impact on the international community with his statement following Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine. Healey said he would "prefer to abduct" Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold him accountable for war crimes.
HARSH MESSAGES DURING THE VISIT TO KYIV
Just hours after Russia's intense missile and drone attacks, Healey traveled to Kyiv and inspected a residential building that had been destroyed in the bombardment. Speaking to the Kyiv Independent, the British Minister stated, "If I had the option to abduct a world leader, I would detain Putin and bring him to justice for war crimes."
"THIS MAN MUST BE STOPPED"
Healey emphasized that the Russian army targets civilians, city centers, and critical infrastructure, stating that the war has reached unacceptable levels.
The British Minister, who said, "This war must stop. Putin must be stopped," reiterated that the UK's support for Ukraine will continue.
MET WITH ZELENSKY, ANNOUNCED A £200 MILLION PLAN
During his visit to Kyiv, Healey met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced that the UK would allocate a budget of £200 million to prepare its troops for a possible peacekeeping mission.
REMEMBERED BUCHA AND CHILD ABDUCTION ALLEGATIONS
Healey specifically recalled the civilian massacres in Bucha and the forced transportation of Ukrainian children to Russia among the war crime allegations directed at Putin. He also highlighted that the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Putin in 2023 regarding these cases.