American Dancer Arrested In Russia For Alleged $51 Support To Ukraine | Oneindia News
Learn about the shocking arrest of American dancer Ksenia Karelina in Russia over allegations of supporting Ukraine with a mere $51 donation. Dive into the details of this alarming case that has sparked international concern and raised questions about freedom of expression. Stay informed with the latest updates on this developing story.
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00:00 In a starling turn of events, 33-year-old ballerina and dual US-Russian citizen, senior
00:09 Karolina finds herself detained in Russia on suspicion of treason.
00:14 The accusations stem from a seemingly innocuous act of a $51 donation made to Ukraine's war
00:20 effort through the organization RAISM.
00:23 Despite her blindfolded and shackled appearance in court, Karolina's case has drawn attention.
00:29 Moscow officials alleged that since February 2022, she has been actively collecting funds
00:34 for Ukrainian organizations, which the Federal Security Service FSB claims were used to support
00:40 Ukraine's armed forces.
00:43 The situation worsened for Karolina after a previous arrest on January 27 in Yakutinburg,
00:48 where she faced charges of petty hooliganism.
00:52 Court officials deported her behavior as aggressive and disrespectful, leading to a 14-day jail
00:57 sentence.
00:59 However, subsequent charges under Article 275 of Russia's criminal code now carry a
01:04 potential sentence of 12 years to life imprisonment.
01:08 Karolina's family and acquaintances expressed shock at the accusation, describing her as
01:14 a kind-hearted individual.
01:16 Her former mother-in-law, Eleonora, attests to her character, emphasizing Karolina's innocence
01:21 in the matter.
01:22 But Senior Karolina faces treason charges for what seems like a simple act of charity,
01:28 the consequences loom heavy.
01:30 With the gravity of treason charges in Russia evident, her case serves as a stark reminder
01:35 of the complexities and risks involved in even the most seemingly benign actions.
01:40 "The Russian government is not only a criminal organization, but also a terrorist organization.
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