After officials and media alike criticized President Vladimir Putin for drawing on the history of Russia dating back to Lenin, Ben Wallace went 70 years further (back).

The UK defense sec. compared Putin to Tsar Nicholas I during the Crimean War, saying the current leader has gone "Full Tonto."

"The Scots Guards kicked Nicholas I in 1853 in the Crimea - we can always do it again," Wallace said. According to The Independent, the minister made was speaking unofficially with military personnel.

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