American woman accused of treason detained in Russia

Ksenia Karelina, 33, is a dual U.S.-Russian citizen from Los Angeles and an amateur ballerina who has allegedly been accused of treason in Russia.

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[PaulGoodchild_PHD]

Its difficult, but Americans should stay out of Russia even if they're dual citizens. Our rights end at their border.

[lincolnlugard]

I don't just understand why Americans would just visit Russia

[BrotherLove]

You go to Russia after you supported their enemies (Ukraine) 👍
Smart move 🤡

[trevorsutherland]

She was running some kind of operation to gather money for Ukraine; probably nothing more sophisticated than GoFundme. However she is Russian, in Russia, and knows their laws as that is her homeland. She chose her fate...

[stephanledford]

There are countries such as Russia and China that actively engage in hostage diplomacy. If you are in their country, you run the risk of being accused of whatever they decide to charge you with. This is especially true for those with dual citizenships.

[quicksandsavior]

From a beautiful ballerina to a prisoner doing hard labor in a gulag for decades, damn Russia.

[hyperionsupreme]

I hope that she will be returned home safely.

[mistiecantey]

For anyone who loves Russia, notice that they are all wearing coats indoors.

[gregstovka]

The U.S. should trade Tucker Carlson & Donald T. for the ballerina in an exchange....

[vincentdagenais]

She is only doing that for the attention. She knows the law and risks of her behaviour

[rh]

Very misleading, she is Russian American, not only american. It is very unfortunate what happened to her. However, she traveled to Russia against recommendations of the State Department.

[annan]

It doesn't matter. Waiting for exchange.

[jes]

Well, if she played basketball, she might’ve had a chance

[rgsliwa]

What's a amateur ballerina? Stupid idea. We know Putin is KGB but come on man! This is a cause and effect.

[kozman]

…. why on gods green earth would people go overseas that are Americans and expect to come back is an amazement to me….. some people never learn though

[coachafella]

Difficult to imagine what's going through the mind of an American who would visit Russia right now. Can only hope for the best for her. just wish they'd taken Tucky Carlson, but then Putin knows full well we'd applaud and not give a red cent for him.

Edit: Read in another article that she was visiting her 90-year-old grandmother, parents and younger sister. Can't imagine the emotions that must have led her to make her choices. And the excuse Russia is giving is that she donated $51 to Ukraine. Imagine that there are a substantial number of Americans who support Putin, and an ex-President who absolutely refuses to criticize him. Sad doesn't begin to capture it.

[RElen]

Americans should be worried about Americans, not an aging 33-year-old Russian woman who divorced her husband to go to America. She found a boyfriend in America. didn't get married. No children, no family. Russia gave her an excellent education, but in America she worked in a beauty salon.

[WhitExNoodlE]

I always wanted to visit Russia but even if things cool down I can’t see myself ever going there…. This is so unjust and immoral on such a large systemic scale.. it’s fucking scary

[Travesty-qyhv]

Should have renounced one of those citizenships. Didn't know you could hold both. 1:30 How the hell did they find out about her $51.80 donation?

[demophys]

I see the usual Kremlin trolls have been brought in to blame Ksenia Karelina for daring to give less than $60 to Ukraine.