A US soldier was detained in eastern Russia on “charges of criminal misconduct,” the US Army said Monday, a potential new flashpoint in relations between the nations already at a low since Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
US News: The White House said Monday it was aware of a case involving a US soldier who was reportedly detained in Russia over the weekend. We are aware of this
South Korea announced the restart of select Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) tours, paused after a U.S. soldier s unauthorized crossing. These exclusive tours, limited to 20 guests with ties to the Unification Ministry, will occur thrice daily, four times weekly. The decision follows discussions with the United Nations Command (UNC) to ensure safety. General tours for the public, halted since the incident, await review by the UNC. The DMZ, overseen by the UNC, remains a symbol of the Korean conflict s unresolved status, hosting historical inter-Korean talks.
Travis King was on duty with the US Army when he crossed the North Korean border. He had been in the Army since January 2021 and was based in South Korea as part of a rotation.