American Soldier on Trial in Russia for Theft
American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, is on trial in Russia for stealing from his girlfriend while visiting Vladivostok. The incident has complicated U.S.-Russia relations amid tensions over the conflict in Ukraine.
Key Points
- Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces up to five years in prison if convicted of stealing from his girlfriend in Vladivostok, Russia.
- The incident has strained U.S.-Russia relations, adding to tensions over the conflict in Ukraine.
- Several Americans, including corporate security executive Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, are detained in Russian jails.