"Russian Authorities Detain L.A. Woman for Treason Charges"
TL;DR
A Los Angeles woman, Ksenia Khavana, was arrested in Russia on suspicion of high treason after allegedly donating $51.80 to a Ukrainian charity in the United States. She was initially detained for 'petty hooliganism' before being charged with treason, which can carry a life sentence in Russia. Khavana's employer, Ciel Spa CEO Isabella Koretz, revealed that Khavana had gone to Russia to visit family and had worked at the spa for 8 years. The U.S. State Department has a "Do Not Travel" advisory for Americans heading to Russia, citing wrongful detention as a risk.
Topics:nationinternational-relations#arrest#charity-donation#international-relations#los-angeles#russia#ukraine
- L.A. woman accused of donating to Ukraine arrested for treason in Russia KTLA Los Angeles
- Russia Detains Dual U.S.-Russian Citizen for Suspected Treason The Wall Street Journal
- Los Angeles woman arrested on treason charge in Russia's Yekaterinburg The Washington Post
- Russia reportedly detains Los Angeles woman on suspicion of treason KABC-TV
- Russia arrests Los Angeles woman on treason charges Axios
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