WASHINGTON (AP) — An American soldier visiting a girlfriend in Russia’s port city of Vladivostok was arrested on charges of stealing from her and remains in custody, according to several U.S. officials.
U.S. officials said Monday the soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Fort Cavazos in Texas. Instead, officials said that Black, who is married, traveled to Russia to see a longtime girlfriend. His arrest only further complicates U.S. relations with Russia, which have grown increasingly tense as the war in Ukraine drags on.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel details.
Cynthia Smith, Army spokeswoman, confirmed that a soldier was detained on Thursday in Vladivostok, a major military and commercial Pacific port, on charges of criminal misconduct. She said Russia notified the U.S. and the Army told the soldier’s family.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Freshpet rise; Luminar, Integra fall, Monday, 5/6/2024
Penny Lancaster, 53, showcases her endless legs in a thigh
The Talk CANCELLED! Daytime series to end with season 15
Harrison Ford rocks out with wife Calista Flockhart at Jimmy Buffet tribute concert in LA
Signatures submitted for 'top two' primary election in Republican
Amazon ordered to pay $525million to tiny Chicago
German track star Alica Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', qualifies for the Olympics
Best quotes from Harry and Meghan's shocking Oprah interview
Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship
Amanda Bynes' former Nickelodeon co