“Russian authorities have detained a woman who is a Los Angeles resident and dual national on suspicion of treason for raising funds to support Ukraine in its defense against the Kremlin’s invasion. The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg said early Tuesday that the unnamed 33-year-old woman has dual Russian-American citizenship. The White House said it was working to secure consular access.” (via NBC News)
If you would like more context on this matter, please consider Robert Orttung, a research professor of international affairs at the George Washington University. He is an expert on comparative politics, Russia, Ukraine, energy security, federalism, and democracy. He can discuss Russian politics, Russian-Ukrainian relations and all issues related to urban politics in Eurasia. Orttung can discuss this news and impacts on U.S.-Russia relations. He can also speak to Vladimir Putin’s legacy and governance as well as the future of Russia more broadly.
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