Russian Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for Russia-US Dual Citizen

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The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

Since launching his invasion of Ukraine, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin has enacted a harsh regime to crack down on all forms of dissent in the country. Russia has also increasingly been arresting Russia-US dual citizens in an attempt to improve their hand in future prisoner swap negotiations.

Pro-Russia narrative

Karelina donated money to an organization that supports Ukraine's armed forces in violation of Russia's laws and has even pleaded guilty to her crime. As she is set to be sentenced on August 15, it's difficult to understand why the West is crying foul.

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