The trial of U.S.-Russian former ballerina Ksenia Karelina has commenced in Moscow, where she is facing serious charges of treason for allegedly acting as an American spy. Karelina, a dual-citizen residing in Los Angeles, was detained during a visit to her family in Russia in February, initially on charges of 'petty hooliganism' before the more severe accusations of treason were brought against her.
Authorities claim that Karelina was involved in raising funds for the Ukrainian army and participating in public actions supporting Ukraine while in the U.S. However, her boyfriend has defended her, stating that she is proud to be Russian and does not engage with news or interfere in matters related to the war.
