American Dancer Arrested in Russia for Alleged Support of Ukraine

Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen of Russia and the United States, has been detained in Russia on treason charges for allegedly donating to a New York-based Ukrainian charity aiding Ukraine’s military. U.S. officials have warned that Russia has become too dangerous for any American to remain, and her loved ones fear for her fate. The arrest comes amid growing concern over the authoritarian nature of the Russian state, with the White House issuing a strong warning to U.S. nationals in Russia. Karelina's case is the latest in a series of detentions involving American citizens in Russia, raising fears of potential use as bargaining chips.