Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen of Russia and the US, was sentenced to 12 years for allegedly donating $50 to Ukraine's armed forces, raising concerns over treason charges.
The court claims Karelina's funds were used for purchasing tactical medicine and military equipment, reflecting the severity of treason accusations in Russia's legal system.
Karelina's lawyer emphasized the politicized nature of treason trials in Russia, noting the prosecution's strong influence and expressing intent to appeal the harsh sentence.
There is growing apprehension that Russia might use accused dual citizens as pawns in diplomatic negotiations, leveraging their cases for potential prisoner swaps with the West.
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