Russian-American Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason Over $50 Donation
A Russian court sentenced Russian-American Ksenia Karelina to 12 years in prison on treason charges for donating $50 to a charity aiding Ukraine. She pleaded guilty last week in a Yekaterinburg court.
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A Russian court on Thursday delivered a 12-year prison sentence to Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American woman accused of treason, the Interfax news agency reports.
Karelina, who works at a Los Angeles spa, pleaded guilty at her trial in the city of Yekaterinburg. Her charges stemmed from a $50 donation made in February 2022 to a charity supporting Ukraine.
The case underscores the intense scrutiny and severe penalties in Russia related to expressions of support for Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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