"Ben Wallace Resigns as UK Defense Minister in Safety-First Shake-Up"
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has officially resigned from his post, confirming his decision in a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Wallace, who served as defense minister for four years, expressed his desire to pursue new opportunities and will also step down as a lawmaker at the next national election. He played a crucial role in the UK's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has been seen as a valuable ally by Kyiv. Former Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has been named as his successor. Wallace praised the progress made by the Defense Ministry in his resignation letter and emphasized the importance of maintaining support for defense.