Overview

• Nycum was apprehended after allegedly breaking into a children's library and falling asleep inside, following a night of heavy drinking.
• The incident has triggered a broader U.S. State Department warning for American citizens to leave Russia amidst heightened tensions.
• Additional charges of vandalism are being considered against Nycum, who was in Russia on a tourist visa.
• This arrest adds to a growing list of U.S. nationals detained in Russia, including a soldier and several high-profile espionage cases.
• U.S. officials are actively seeking consular access to Nycum and another detained American, emphasizing the risks for U.S. citizens in Russia.