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The U.S. under-23 men's national soccer team has announced its pre-Olympic training camp roster, including dual-national Damion Downs and overage player Walker Zimmerman. The squad features a mix of new faces and established players as they prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games in France. The team will face Japan in a friendly on June 11.
Russia's FSB security services have arrested a 33-year-old dual U.S.-Russian national from Los Angeles on suspicion of treason for allegedly raising funds for the Ukrainian army, just days before the two-year mark of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The woman, accused of proactively collecting funds for tactical medical items, equipment, and ammunition, faces potential life imprisonment under toughened legislation. This arrest comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia over detained nationals, including journalist Alsu Kurmasheva and former Marine Paul Whelan, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizing efforts to bring them home.
A 33-year-old woman with dual Russian-American citizenship has been detained by Russian authorities on suspicion of treason for allegedly raising funds to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia's invasion. The woman is accused of providing financial assistance to Ukraine and participating in public actions in support of the Kiev regime. If convicted, she could face 12 to 20 years in prison and property confiscation. This arrest follows previous detentions of foreign- and dual-nationals in Russia, including U.S. national Robert Romanov Woodland and dual Russian American reporter Alsu Kurmasheva. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the State Department have not yet commented on the situation.