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The U.S. has denied visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the upcoming UN General Assembly, citing national security concerns, leading to a dispute over the legal obligations under the 1947 U.S.-UN Headquarters Agreement, which generally mandates unimpeded access for UN representatives, but is challenged by U.S. legislation prioritizing national security.
Russia has arrested Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen, on charges of treason for supporting Ukraine, but has denied U.S. officials access to her. This highlights the challenges posed by Russia's refusal to recognize dual citizenships, limiting diplomatic intervention. The U.S. State Department has issued warnings against traveling to Russia due to the risks of detention and imprisonment by the Russian regime, and has been unable to access other dual nationals detained by Moscow.