Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Russia Calls UK Defense Chief's Putin Arrest Remark 'Perverts' Dream'
The British Defense Secretary, John Healey, said he would arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes if he could.
He made this comment while visiting a place in Kyiv, Ukraine, that was attacked by Russia.
A Russian government spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, got very angry and called Healey's words offensive.
She said his idea was like a bad dream from perverts.
This happened after Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones, hurting many people.
Zakharova is known for saying strong things like this.
Earlier, former US President Donald Trump said there was no need to arrest Putin.
British Defense Secretary John Healey suggested arresting Vladimir Putin for war crimes during a visit to Kyiv.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova called Healey's remarks offensive and dismissive.
Healey's comments came after a Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv killed four and injured 24.
Zakharova is known for her sharp and undiplomatic language in defending Russian actions.
Former US President Donald Trump had previously dismissed the idea of detaining Putin.
- Who
- British Defense Secretary John Healey and Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova
- What
- Healey suggested arresting Putin for war crimes; Zakharova called the remark offensive
- When
- Healey spoke on January 9; Zakharova responded on January 11
- Where
- Healey in Kyiv, Ukraine; Zakharova on Russian state TV
- Why
- Healey was commenting on Russian atrocities in Ukraine; Zakharova was defending Putin
- British Defense Secretary
- John Healey
- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
- Maria Zakharova
- Date of Healey's Remarks
- January 9
- Date of Zakharova's Response
- January 11
- Location of Healey's Remarks
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Casualties in Kyiv Attack
- 4 killed, 24 injured