Overview
- Karelina was arrested in Yekaterinburg while visiting family and has been in custody since February.
- She donated $51.80 to Razom, a US-based charity aiding Ukraine, leading to treason charges.
- Prosecutors claim the donation funded tactical supplies for the Ukrainian army.
- Her lawyer argues the requested 15-year sentence is excessively harsh given her cooperation.
- Karelina was excluded from a recent major prisoner swap between Russia and the West.