DEVELOPING: US Soldier Detained in Russia
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – 2022/05/20: The Russian tricolor flag is seen on top of the Kremlin Senate located inside the Kremlin Wall. (Photo by Vlad Karkov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Vlad Karkov/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images
A US soldier was detained in Russia last week on suspicion of theft, according to NBC News.
The unidentified soldier, a staff sergeant stationed in South Korea, traveled to Russia on his own.
No other details were provided.
NBC News reported:
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend, according to four U.S. officials.
He had been stationed in Korea and traveled to Russia on his own and not on official business.
The soldier is accused of stealing from a woman.
