Russian court sentences US-Russian dual national to 12 years in prison for $52 Ukraine charity donation

A Russian court sentenced US-Russian dual national Ksenia Khavana to 12 years for treason over a $52 donation to a Ukrainian charity. Khavana, a former ballet dancer, pleaded guilty after being detained in Yekaterinburg. US officials condemned the conviction, with plans to appeal underway. This case heightens concerns for US nationals in Russia.