According to PA Media, Russian President Putin had “a tiny gleam of despair” in his Victory Day speech on Monday.

According to Putin, one of the grounds for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the NATO alliance surrounding it and establishing bases in its western neighbor.

Putin’s accusations were disregarded by Wallace.

“NATO accounts for 6% of his land border. That’s not being surrounded if only 6% of your land border is NATO countries,” UK defense secretary said.

“I’m sure the Ukrainian ambassador will tell you there weren’t any NATO bases in Ukraine,” Wallace said.

I think he is believing what he wants to believe – a slight shine of desperation,” he added.

Wallace had already reaffirmed London’s strong support for Kyiv in the conflict.

Wallace said, “The British government – the whole United Kingdom – stands in solidarity with Ukraine, supporting their courageous defense of sovereignty, territorial integrity and simple right to a peaceful and prosperous future.”