Russian court This Thursday he delivered his verdict. 12 years in prison Russian-American citizen Ksenia Karelinaaccused of treason allegedly collect and send funds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in complete conflict.

This sentence also implies a fine of 300 thousand rubles, about 3 thousand 070 euros, and one restriction of movement for one and a half yearsonce the prison term has been served. According to Sverdlovsk court who dictated the sentence, The accused admitted his guilt in the acts of which he was accused, informs the agency Interfax.

Karelina, 33 years old, was detained in Yekaterinburg and, according to the prosecutor’s office, has been assisting since February 2022 through the organization economic aid to Ukraine “V activities directed against the security of the Russian Federation.”

US and Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. She was found guilty of treason for raising funds for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. – Russian media

She donated $51.80 to a Ukrainian charity. pic.twitter.com/9Lei1G86d5

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Instead, his entourage claims that donated just over $50 to the charitywhile his lawyer had already come forward before he knew the verdict, which He will seek to ensure that his client can benefit from the prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States.

Russian prosecutors have demanded 15 years in prison for Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American woman accused of treason for donating just over $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity https://t.co/gAjzmd44EW pic.twitter.com/fxqhOnA76L

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(Europe Press)