In Yekaterinburg, Russia, Ksenia Khavana, a dual national of the United States and Russia, has been given a 12-year prison sentence after being convicted of treason.
This verdict was handed down as a result of the charges against Khavana.
Khavana’s dual citizenship was taken into account during the trial and the subsequent sentencing.
The specifics of the case leading to the treason conviction have not been disclosed.
The severity of the sentence highlights the serious nature of the charges brought against Khavana.
Treason cases often carry heavy penalties in Russia.