A We The constable has been arrested and taken into custody In RussiaAccused of “criminal misconduct”.
The man traveled the country alone South Korea Where is he posted? nbc news informed of,
A spokesperson later confirmed that he had been arrested for stealing from a woman. The Associated Press informed of.
Officials speaking to the AP anonymously named the man as 34-year-old Staff Sergeant Gordon Black. The US Army has not yet officially released the name of the person.
He was reportedly supposed to return to his home at Fort Cavazos in Texas, but he went to Russia instead.
The constable was arrested on May 2 vladivostok, accused of criminal misconduct on the country’s east coast, close to North Korea. at the US Embassy moscowHe is reportedly in touch with the soldier’s family, more than 5,000 miles away from where he was detained.
US military spokesperson Cynthia O. “The Russian Federation notified the US State Department of the criminal detention in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations,” Smith said. Independent,
“The Army has informed his family and the US State Department is providing appropriate consular assistance to the soldier in Russia. Given the sensitivity of this matter, we are unable to provide additional details at this time.
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said politico The US was aware of the situation but did not comment further.
A spokesperson for the US State Department said Independent Americans should be aware of the dangers of traveling to Russia at this time.
“We have no higher priority than the safety of American citizens abroad,” the spokesperson said.
“When a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, consular officers seek to provide him or her with all appropriate assistance.
“US citizens living in or traveling to Russia should depart immediately, as stated in our travel advisory for Russia.”
moscow Many American citizens are being held Among them are a journalist and a dual citizen. In late April, Wall Street Journal staff Ivan Gershkovich It was said that he would remain in a Russian jail At least till the end of June. He is accused of espionage.
WNBA player Brittney Griner was also detained by Russia on drug-related charges in 2022. He was eventually released as part of a prisoner exchange Recently she told how depressed she was feeling,
Last year, Travis King, an American soldier stationed in South Korea, fled to North Korea after facing disciplinary action. He was later taken into custody by US authorities.
In recent years, tensions between the United States and Russia have remained high, especially after Russia Attack on Ukraine.