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U.S. and Russia Conduct Prisoner Exchange at Abu Dhabi Airport

Xenia Karelina and Artur Petrow freed in latest diplomatic swap facilitated by the UAE, signaling continued communication despite geopolitical tensions.

Die amerikanisch-russische Doppelstaatlerin Xenia Karelina sitzt in einem Glaskäfig in einem russischen Gerichtssaal
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Ksenia Karelina wurde in Russland festgenommen, weil sie 47 Euro an eine pro-ukrainische Organisation in New York gespendet hatte
Frau hinter einer Glasscheibe

Overview

  • American-Russian dual citizen Xenia Karelina, held in Russia for over a year on charges of treason, has been released and is en route to the United States.
  • In exchange, Russian-German dual citizen Artur Petrow, detained in 2023 for alleged violations of U.S. export laws, was freed and returned to Russia.
  • The exchange occurred at Abu Dhabi International Airport, with the United Arab Emirates playing a key mediating role.
  • Karelina's detention stemmed from accusations of donating to a Ukrainian organization, while Petrow faced charges related to exporting microelectronics for potential military use.
  • This swap continues a pattern of prisoner exchanges between the U.S. and Russia, underscoring efforts to maintain diplomatic channels despite ongoing geopolitical strains.