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August 15, 2024

Russian-American Aesthetician Sentenced to 12 Years for Donating to Ukrainian Military

Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian national and former Los Angeles-based aesthetician, has been sentenced by a Russian court to 12 years in a penal colony. Karelina was found guilty of high treason after it was revealed that she had donated funds to support the Ukrainian army at the onset of the war. The harsh sentence underscores the severe legal consequences faced by individuals with ties to both Russia and the West, particularly regarding actions perceived as aiding Ukraine during the conflict.