US Soldier Detained in Russia on Theft Charges

A US soldier, identified as “Gordon Black,” was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, accused of theft. The Primorskiy District Court in Vladivostok ruled for his detention until July 2. US Department of Defense Spokesperson Cynthia Smith confirmed the detention and stated that the soldier was in Russia independently, not on official duty. The soldier’s alleged involvement in a personal affair with a woman from Vladivostok, where he was accused of theft and assault, has drawn attention from global media outlets. However, further details remain undisclosed due to the sensitivity of the case.