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Russia Detains American Citizen for Alleged Treason Amid Tensions with U.S. Over Ukraine

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
June 20, 2024
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Russia Detains American Citizen for Alleged Treason Amid Tensions with U.S. Over Ukraine
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Several foreigners have been caught in the crossfire between Moscow and Washington, who opposes Russia’s attacks on Ukraine. Among them is Karelina, a Russian-American citizen who moved to America over a decade ago.

Karelina was arrested in Russia while visiting her family for donating money to a nonprofit organization in America that provides aid for Ukrainians suffering due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Karelina was put on trial for treason on Thursday in a closed-door courtroom in Yekaterinburg, a city in the Urals.

A notice on the court’s website posted later on Thursday said the trial had been adjourned until Aug. 7. It did not state a reason. Karelina faces a jail term of 12 years to life imprisonment if found guilty, with hopes for an acquittal being next to zero.

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) detained Karelina in January while she was visiting her parents and younger sister in Yekaterinburg. She had assured her boyfriend that Russia was “safe” and that he had no reason to fear her traveling there, according to Srebroski. Initially arrested under a minor “petty hooliganism” statute, Karelina was later charged with treason.

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Why It Matters

The detention and trial of Karelina highlight the extent to which civilians are being caught in Russia’s antagonism towards the U.S. due to its support for Ukraine. This move by Russia undermines citizens’ rights and exposes the bias within the Russian court system. Under President Putin, Russia increasingly resembles a dictatorial regime where rights and freedoms are limited. This situation raises global concerns about the protection of rights for both foreigners and Russian nationals. The international community is deeply concerned about safeguarding fundamental rights worldwide.

Bottom Line

Karelina’s case highlights the escalating tensions between Russia and the U.S., with innocent civilians paying the price. As Russia continues to clamp down on perceived dissent and foreign influence, international pressure will likely intensify to address human rights violations and ensure the protection of basic freedoms.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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