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SECURITY & DEFENSE • RUSSIA
Russia detains minor after U.S. warning about alleged Moscow attack threat
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Russian authorities say they detained a minor over an alleged attack threat in Moscow after receiving information from the United States. The reports do not establish that an attack was attempted or specify what charges, if any, the minor faces.
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Why it matters
The U.S. Embassy warned Americans about a possible mass-casualty threat at a Moscow tourist site, and Russian authorities say U.S. information helped them respond. The incident is relevant to U.S. citizens in the area and to security cooperation between the two countries.