Russian-American Pleads Guilty to Treason in Russian Court

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American dual citizen, has pleaded guilty to treason in a Russian court. The charge stems from a donation she made in 2022 to a charity supporting Ukraine. Her lawyer confirmed the plea, according to state news agency RIA.

YEKATERINBURG, Russia, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Russian-American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina has pleaded guilty to a charge of treason in a Russian court, as reported by her lawyer on Wednesday.

Karelina was accused of making a donation in 2022 to a charity that supports Ukraine.

The guilty plea has attracted significant attention due to the complex geopolitical relations between Russia and Ukraine.