A Los Angeles woman is being detained in Russia after being accused of treason. Russian authorities allege the 33-year-old dual national raised funds in support of Ukraine. A statement also said the unidentified woman “repeatedly took part in public actions in support of the Kiev regime” in the United States.
The punishment for treason in Russia is up to 20 years in prison. The State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow have not commented on the matter.
Russia Detains Los Angeles Woman on Suspected Treason
A Los Angeles woman is being detained in Russia after being accused of treason. Russian authorities allege the 33-year-old dual national raised funds in support of Ukraine. A statement also said the unidentified woman “repeatedly took part in public actions in support of the Kiev regime” in the United States.
The punishment for treason in Russia is up to 20 years in prison. The State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Moscow have not commented on the matter.