An American soldier has been arrested in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, according to two U.S. officials. The soldier, who was stationed in South Korea and on his way back to the United States, instead traveled to Russia. The soldier's identity has not been disclosed.
Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith confirmed the soldier's detention in Vladivostok, a significant military and commercial Pacific port. The U.S. Department of State is providing consular support to the soldier in Russia, as per Smith.
