U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap: Ballerina Ksenia Karelina Freed
Former ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual citizen, has been released in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap after being sentenced to 12 years for treason. Karelina was arrested for donating to a Ukraine-aid charity. In exchange, the U.S. released Arthur Petrov, accused of smuggling electronics to Russia’s military. The swap, facilitated by intelligence agencies, highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions.