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US Army soldier detained in Russia, charged with criminal misconduct: officials

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A U.S. Army soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russiaa, last Thursday and has been charged with criminal misconduct, according to officials.

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A photo shows the view from an observation point in the Russian port city of Vladivostok, on September 13, 2023. (Natalia Kolesnikova / AFP via Getty Images)

“The Russian Federation notified the U.S. Department of State of the criminal detention in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations,” Army spokesperson Cynthia O. Smith said. “The Army notified his family, and the U.S. Department of State is providing appropriate consular support to the soldier in Russia.”

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Smith was unable to provide any additional information due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.

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