U.S. soldier detained in Russia and accused of stealing, officials say
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The soldier, who was stationed in South Korea, traveled to Russia on his own to visit a woman he was romantically involved with, officials said.
  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    He had finished his deployment and was heading back to the U.S. when he made a side trip to Vladivostok, Russia, to visit a woman he was romantically involved with, officials said.

    What a fucking idiot

    • deranger@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      5 months ago

      I’m certain this travel was “unofficial” and not cleared with the correct people. I had to go talk to the security officer for an interview / safety brief and a signature when I was stationed in Italy and wanted to visit a friend in Budapest. No fucking way they’d let someone go to Russia right now.

      • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        5 months ago

        This. Russia is an adversary state. We’re closer to actual direct conflict with them than we have been since the Cuban missile crisis. There’s a 0% this was above board and approved.