US man caught smuggling rifle parts at Vnukovo Airport, prompting US travel warnings to Russia. Vnukovo is Moscow’s key international hub.
A U.S. citizen, known for collecting Kalashnikov weapons, was found guilty in Moscow of attempting to smuggle firearm components into the U.S. after buying parts in Russia and failing to declare them at Vnukovo Airport. The case highlights ongoing tensions over legal and diplomatic issues between Russia and the U.S. on travel and security.