Coverage dated May 5, 2024 to May 7, 2024

US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least July

Headline from Military Times, from the development of May 6, 2024

Newest development May 8, 2024 · 3 reportsUS soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained

Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces charges of theft after being arrested in Russia on May 2.

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May 6, 2024Names this update
US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least July
Headline from Military Times ·
May 8, 2024Newest
US soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained
Headline from Voice of America ·

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CNN
US soldier was arrested in Russia last week (opens CNN)
Published May 5, 2024
CNN's feed description
An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on suspicion of theft and is currently being held in pre-trial detention, according to two US officials.
Newsweek
US soldier detained in Russia: Everything we know (opens Newsweek)
Published May 5, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
According to multiple reports, the U.S. soldier had been stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.
NBC News
U.S. soldier detained in Russia, officials say (opens NBC News)
Published May 5, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend, according to three U.S. officials.
Fox News
US Army soldier detained in Russia, charged with criminal misconduct: officials (opens Fox News)
Published May 5, 2024
Fox News's feed description
A U.S. Army soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, last week and charged with criminal misconduct, according to officials with the military branch.
ABC 7 San Francisco
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published May 5, 2024
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on Thursday, May 2, according to a U.S. official.
WOWK Charleston
An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published May 5, 2024
WOWK Charleston's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials. The soldier, who is not being identified, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to the United States. Instead, he traveled to Russia.
Forbes
American Soldier Detained In Russia On Theft Charges (opens Forbes)
Published May 5, 2024
Forbes's feed description
The soldier was detained over the weekend, according to NBC News.
Voice of America
American soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing, US officials say (opens Voice of America)
Published May 5, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
The soldier, who is not being identified, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to the United States
Breitbart News
US Soldier Held in Russia for 'Criminal Misconduct' (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 5, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on charges of "criminal misconduct," the US Army said Monday.
Time
U.S. Soldier Detained in Russia and Accused of Stealing (opens Time)
Published May 5, 2024
Time's feed description
U.S. officials said the soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Texas.
New York Post
US soldier detained in Russia after he’s reportedly accused of stealing (opens New York Post)
Published May 5, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A US soldier was detained in Russia on Monday, NBC News reported, citing officials.
CBS News
U.S. soldier is detained in Russia, official confirms (opens CBS News)
Published May 5, 2024
CBS News's feed description
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed.
Washington Times
American soldier arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, U.S. officials say (opens Washington Times)
Published May 5, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials.
WDIO Duluth
American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published May 5, 2024
WDIO Duluth's feed description
An American soldier has been arrested in Russia's port city of Vladivostok and accused of stealing from a Russian girlfriend. That's according to U.S. officials who spoke to The Associated Press. The officials say the soldier, 34-year-old Staff Sgt.
Triblive
An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, U.S. officials say (opens Triblive)
Published May 5, 2024
Triblive's feed description
WASHINGTON — An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials. The soldier, who is not being identified, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to the United States. Instead, officials said he traveled to Russia.
The Guardian
US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft, officials say (opens The Guardian)
Published May 5, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Officials say Staff Sgt Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Fort Cavazos in Texas
NBC Chicago
US soldier detained in Russia, officials say (opens NBC Chicago)
Published May 5, 2024
NBC Chicago's feed description
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend, according to three U.S. officials.
WMUR
US soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing, officials say (opens WMUR)
Published May 5, 2024
WMUR's feed description
An American soldier has been arrested in Russia's port city of Vladivostok and accused of stealing from a Russian girlfriend, officials say.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
U.S. soldier detained in Russia, U.S. Army says | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published May 5, 2024
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
WASHINGTON >> A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, the U.S. Army said today, that country’s latest high-profile detention of an American.
The Daily Caller
Russia Arrests U.S. Soldier On Suspicion Of Theft: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 5, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
A U.S. soldier was arrested in Russia over the weekend on suspicions of theft.
Washington Examiner
US soldier detained in Russia for alleged ‘criminal conduct’ (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 5, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
A United States soldier is being detained in Russia, authorities revealed.
New Hampshire Union Leader
US soldier detained in Russia, US Army says (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published May 6, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
WASHINGTON — A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, the U.S. Army said on Monday, that country’s latest high-profile detention of an American.
Military Times
US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirm (opens Military Times)
Published May 6, 2024
Military Times's feed description
The soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.
Hot Air
U.S. Soldier Detained in Russia (opens Hot Air)
Published May 6, 2024
New York Times
Russia Will Keep U.S. Soldier in Custody for Months, Local Media Reports (opens New York Times)
Published May 6, 2024
New York Times's feed description
The American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was detained last week. He was traveling home after being stationed in South Korea, according to the U.S. authorities.

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