Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American ballet dancer from Los Angeles serving a 12-year sentence in Russia for treason over a charity donation, arrived in the United States in April 2025 after being released in a prisoner swap, 14 months after her arrest.
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2 developments- Apr 10, 2025Ksenia Karelina lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
- Apr 11, 2025Who are the Americans still in Russian custody after Ksenia Karelina's release?
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