Ksenia Karelina, a dual American-Russian citizen, was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian penal colony on treason charges for supporting Ukraine.
Investigators accused Karelina of high treason under Article 275 for organizing fundraisers for Ukraine's military and posting anti-war messages.
Karelina, a former ballerina from California, plans to appeal her sentence while her lawyer seeks a possible exchange for her release.
The U.S. State Department responded to concerns regarding Karelina and other dual citizens detained in Russia, emphasizing a strong plea for their release.
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