Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina jailed over Ukraine charity donation released in prisoner swap

Moscow releases a ballerina, she had donated less than 100 dollars to a pro-Kiev foundation. New meeting in Istanbul (ANSA)

Ksenia Karelina, imprisoned in Russia for donating $51 to a pro-Ukraine charity, is freed

The American citizen had been sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony for treason.

US and Russia exchange prisoners

WASHINGTON — Russia and the United States exchanged prisoners on Thursday, the second such swap since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House as the two countries push for closer ties. Moscow released US-Russian ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina, who had been sentenced to 12 years in prison on treason charges, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirming early

After the large exchange of prisoners in August, Moscow and Washington again released two detainees in Abu Dhabi.

Trump Admin Negotiates Release Of American Ballerina In Prisoner Exchange With Russia

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Russia, US swap prisoners in push for closer ties

The United States on Thursday exchanged a sanctions-busting suspect for a ballet dancer held by Russia, the second swap under President Donald Trump as Moscow and Washington push to rebuild ties.