American ballerina sentenced to 12 years in penal colony

Just days after the return of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others, American Ksenia Karelina was sentenced in a Russian court. It comes as Ukraine says its surprise strategy of invading Russian territory is paying dividends in its war effort. Erin McLaughlin is on the ground in Ukraine.
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[@wolf17238]

American citizens should not go to Russia.

[@nellyjohnson7316]

Then don’t go to Russia. Duh.

[@Su-Jo]

Americans shouldn't go to UK either. They'll put you in jail for something you posted on social media 10 years ago.

[@nellyjohnson7316]

@@Su-Jo thanks for the warning.

[@bobbies1562]

I keep saying that. I don't know why they go to Russia, relatives or not. Let them come visit here.

[@rubylaser8601]

and China.

[@user-ns8vp4jw2r]

American how🎉many times you have been told don't go to Russia you will not come back home people don't go

[@mariepedrigalnilusleclerc36]

A people says see November 5, 2024 Election Day for will Erin McLaughlin’s American Hostage Detain for it’s former president Trump said next year is a meeting President Putin again do Erin McLaughlin have can get return to United States of America reunion Erin’s family and friends.

[@nancymcmonarch]

@@mariepedrigalnilusleclerc36 So . . . what language do you speak in YOUR country?

[@optimusprinceps3526]

They're sharp and logical as Lemmings to a cliff

[@Watson-te3ik]

Plenty of American citizens go to Russia.. especially pro skaters from America. Stop your fear mongering you whiny simp. That woman is in prison for betraying her country

[@mariepedrigalnilusleclerc36]

@@nancymcmonarch Erin McLaughlin has been the English language in his United States.

[@dylantaylor251]

Meanwhile our own Americans sleep homeless on the streets. Well done.

[@0IIIIII]

@@dylantaylor251 the homeless should get jobs

[@onionhead5780]

How stupid is Russia. Gonna house and feed a non threatening person for 12 years over $50. 🤦‍♂️

[@jacobangulo6573]

russia is going to use her for a trade

[@Nigerianhero97]

I agree but, keep in mind Ukrainian soliders (with U.S military equipment) are on Russian soil. Unfortunately Putin will find a way to punish the U.S

[@writerconsidered]

Believe me they will get their money's worth from her.

[@neckarsulme]

they are in competition with the US...The democrats have imprisoned hundreds of Americans for protesting on Jan 6....over 3 years now and no trials. Russia isn't the only country to imprison political enemies

[@sharoneuby-62]

She was told not to go.

[@jasonsandifer3250]

She a American citizen being held because of a 2022 donation to a Humanitarian charity, as a American citizen. The donation was completed on American soil, as a American citizen, from her American bank account, and she is being held on a new 2023 law placed in effect. She is being Wrongly held. This Woman donated to a Charity, and was jailed for being a Caring person. She was simply showing her Humanity, Simply Caring for other Human beings, in America as a American citizen. This should be immediately appealed This is Wrongfully Detainment, she is being Wrongly Detained..

[@johnharris3335]

Thank all the liberal voters in America who voted for a weak and feeble leader. Trump would not have allowed this

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@0IIIIII]

@@johnharris3335 how would Trump have stopped this lol. Russians have been holding Americans for years

[@DJTnMAGAHATEAmericanWOMEN]

All that is true. Don’t go to Russia id another fact!

[@jh871-qh3cw]

Shes a Russian first. U.s. citizenship doesnt trump her home cotizenship. She could have denounced it. She didnt. She could have not gone back to her country she didnt. She chose to go against her country and still tried to visit. Like she deserves those 12 years. And The u.s. cant help her either cause shes still a russian citizen that committed actual treason. And news flash the u.s. does the same thing. Lol.

[@Samuel43510]

So basically their government did what the UK government is currently doing. Sending a message: no matter how small, you will not defy our will.

[@beeenn649]

UK has turned into a horrible country; they're actually violating people's basic human rights.

[@markfox2043]

But, UK sentences are 20% of a Russian sentence for this sort, UK is light, don't get me wrong, even 4 weeks could hurt and feel a life time,but,uk sentences are considered light

[@cvr527]

US govt, German govt and others as well.

[@Samuel43510]

@@markfox2043 yes

[@Catlady4Trump]

@@Samuel43510 It was also her will to remain loyal to Russia.

[@makalipo]

Even if you’re Russian born, &/or have family in Russia, do not go there if you also have American citizenship, or if you have criticized or opposed Putin in any way. You’re going to end up falsely convicted & jailed, giving Putin another hostage to bargain with.

[@west_park7993]

u have a point... and yet, she had family... what would you do?

[@OrderOfTheGash]

What makes you think Putin won't go after their family in Russia?

[@makalipo]

@@west_park7993 I know what you mean; it’s a difficult dilemma for them. If they’re imprisoned though, they aren’t going to be seeing much of their families, and their family & friends will be heartbroken because their loved one is suffering in a gulag.

[@makalipo]

@@OrderOfTheGash I agree, it’s a very real possibility. The whole situation is terrible and fraught with risk & danger for anyone who is critical of Putin in any way.

[@Catlady4Trump]

@@west_park7993Going wasn’t the problem, breaking the law was.

[@adminimer5176]

If your an American you should NOT go to Russia!

[@user-dw1ls3rp1l]

I was there in 2010. It was nice. I'll just remember it that way because I don't need to go back.

[@markzsurka1643]

There laws their are crazy.

[@normanalvarez5751]

No s***

[@Catlady4Trump]

You should not go to Ukraine either. We need to worry about America and stop letting our government involve us in useless wars.

[@Catlady4Trump]

@@markzsurka1643Our laws in America are crazy to. Oh, that’s right, what laws.

[@shaftomite007]

When will Americans just STOP GOING TO RUSSIA?

[@west_park7993]

when will soldiers STOP GOING TO WAR?

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@user-vd1uz3dj8l]

That prosecutor in Russia must have been trained in U.S.

[@sepperD3]

Oh probably so I guess Biden should have got him fired to

[@neckarsulme]

probably related to Bragg

[@shanegreen9511]

Shes not American i heard. I heard she was Russian born and got American Citizenship at some point. I realize that still makes her American but isnt the headline a bit misleading fake news?

[@neckarsulme]

well it's NBC...consider the source

[@VoxRatio]

She has American citizenship. Therefore she is as American as you or I.

[@None-ef6nf]

She's an American citizen, period.

[@joshuacollins9316]

No, she’s American , so it’s correct. You literally answered your own question.

[@chase5436]

If she has citizenship, she is an American. You literally said it in your comment then ended up right back at ignorance a couple words later. What is wrong with you?

[@videojeff01]

What lousy reporting. Which penal colony!?

[@justintime753]

A hard labor camp.

[@sundager8735]

She’s a dual citizen for those who don’t know, So you play stupid games you’re gonna win stupid prizes and she did that’s it

[@Wolfwarrior2024]

U must be a sad individual

[@0IIIIII]

@@Wolfwarrior2024 the government tells people not to go to Russia. I feel bad for her and I hope we can rescue her. But what she did was reckless and wrong.

[@B_Estes_Undegöetz]

Oooh … a cynic. How grown up and clever!

[@pauldaz9074]

We definitely wasted that Merchant of Death deal

[@neckarsulme]

and they will blow it again with this one....the US will probably send 15 Russian arms dealers to get her out

[@MoneySoul]

Agreed smh

[@fluffles9591]

Brittany Griner is a traitor

[@mumin215]

Absolutely

[@1lbsmith]

They must have some very serious technology that monitored her $50 transaction to Ukraine. Geesh! That says alot!

[@jasonfenske163]

😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@user-je9tj5tm2c]

The banking system is an open book everywhere. It is not private.

[@xesxblackarrow7912]

This clip went from showing 5 secs of the ballerina and the rest on Ukraine, pushing that narrative of course.

[@Billysimsbaby]

You gonna start the revolution if Trump loses again?😂😂😂😂

[@ljguitarwizard]

​@@Billysimsbaby no cause he's to much of a coward. Would get sent home crying if they tried

[@xesxblackarrow7912]

What does trump have anything to do with the comment?

[@user-xk4do9ex2f]

I noticed that. Hardly anything about her.

[@EternalLight111]

@@xesxblackarrow7912 It's TDS of course. It's been nearly four years and they still can't stop thinking about him.

[@rongeorge574]

the question is not if there will be a nuclear war, the question is only when. No people in their right mind would sentence a Ballerina to 12 years in Prison for a $50 donation no matter how dumb the donation

[@kevinerbs2778]

How about the fact it was american currency too and russia doesn't have a say it what a person does with that currency. As its none of russia money.

[@mistersniffer6838]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!!!

[@Catlady4Trump]

Some countries actually enforce laws. She was not in America where you can unalive someone in the morning and be out on the street again by dinner time.

[@cindythayer242]

What made it a "dumb" donation?

[@user-je9tj5tm2c]

I believe there is more to this story.

[@derekhacker9900]

Let's see how much the US cares about her

[@nancymcmonarch]

Yeah, now our government will feel compelled to waste time and resources trying to get another clueless doofus back home. (－‸ლ)

[@Catlady4Trump]

I think we have wasted enough tax dollars.

[@jonnymckittrickisalive]

Yawn. Same old Ukrainian troll bot script.

[@blauskie]

No prisoners should be swapped for her. She knew better than to go to Russia, dual citizen or not.

[@bobbies1562]

Especially since she donated a small sum to Ukraine, they consider her a traitor because she had dual citizenship (US and RU).

[@kennethsample716]

This war could have ended a long time ago.

[@0IIIIII]

Republican party is actively aiding Russia by withholding aid

[@west_park7993]

should have never started... but, in 1991, USSR did not die. The backbone, the soul and the heart of the USSR remained intact: the military industry, the KGB->FSB, GRU, as well as "apparatchick" party members who turned advertisement specialists overnight... these are the structures that inevitably got activated by putin and restored the old ussr, but worse.

[@timothylee2772]

​​​​​@@west_park7993Don't stop taking your medication, bro. You're beginning to sound delusional.😂😂😂 Yes..This war should have never started, but Ukraine started this war in 2014. And this war could have ended long...long...long time ago had it not been for Boris Johnson crashing into the Istanbul Peace Treaty party.

[@Catlady4Trump]

Exactly but the Biden administration didn’t want it to.

[@Johnarchiebald]

@@kennethsample716 who interrupted the peace deal in Istanbul

[@garylittleton3150]

Our government does the same thing

[@JohnWhitlow-pp6xk]

It's. A good thing they don't put americans in jail that don't want their tax dollars being printed and sent overseas

[@queenofscots839]

War mongers

[@Johnarchiebald]

Giving aide to your enemies during a time of war is considered treason

[@sharoneuby-62]

The ussr was fine til it broke up and several little provinces took over even smaller provinces. And so on and so on.

[@jasonfenske163]

So JB and his whole cabinet are guilty.

[@Woychowski]

America is the enemy

[@sharonbowers9929]

Distraction and shameful. 😢. What a farce. 😡

[@social3ngin33rin]

Yeah, I'm not going to visit a terror state, bad idea. The USA shouldn't have to state the obvious but the gov should announce not to visit numerous terror countries who do these type of things.

[@jillfeatherman5523]

They do. Besides saying it in their press conferences all the time, the state department has a website that lists every county and ranks them from 1-4, 4 being the do not travel there because you’ll probably be on your own rank.

[@elibrod9981]

Terror state?))

[@kitjones6896]

@@elibrod9981 Yes, this is similar to how it was in Germany. Neighbors would rat each other out if they had any opinions opposing the dictator, and they would be arrested, then sent to camps or executed.

[@nancymcmonarch]

@@ExtremelyHotDads Where there's a will there's a way.

[@xx133]

dude, the us is the greatest terr.. state of them all. Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, etc

[@THEONENONLYMJO]

For $50? That's insane!!

[@GurtiusMaximus]

Imagine if she posted on Facebook supporting migrants being held accountable for crimes.

[@palmtreewhisperer]

​@@GurtiusMaximus ??

[@larsvontrier753]

That's cool

[@phoenixr6811]

Just Crazy 😳

[@Woychowski]

No

[@Razorfendown]

Did she fly back to Russia with her American passport? How did Russia know she had dual citizenship? Also, how did Russia know she donated to the Ukrainians?

[@simplyme135]

they searched her Venmo account.

[@jasonfenske163]

I smell bs from our media as usual.

[@michaelhoang2468]

They were on her before she got there. Read when she was Instabul she was being questioned before her flight.

[@michaelhoang2468]

Swear ppl just don't think sometimes thinking their untouchable.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

I’m guessing she actually brought her real phone instead of a throw away.

[@obd3256]

So many people saying things about Russia Saing things that the UK and USA also do But...when Russia does it...that's not good anymore

[@jasonfenske163]

EXACTLY!

[@joshwhite1178]

I'm confused why is nobody questioning why Ukraine is finely in control of a Russian city? Who is attacking who? The most accurate thing about the News is the weather and there not right about that half the time.

[@aaronschaefer4167]

Russia attacked Ukraine in 2004. Russia then seized the Crimean peninsula. Then 2 years ago Russia invaded again this time Eastern Ukraine. The answer is Russia. Russia under Putin. Russia invaded Ukraine.

[@jasonfenske163]

Giving media too much credit. 😂😂😅

[@DJTnMAGAHATEAmericanWOMEN]

So it’s wrong to FIGHT BACK?

[@fintan9218]

Are you seriously trying to imply Russia is the victim now?!

[@Greenlifemusic662]

lol why go over there? Now she is a bargaining chip.

[@DianaLafleur-wp8lg]

I have said some harsh things about President Putin, and I know that if I go to Russia , I will be arrested and sent to a gulag in Siberia like black dolphin one of the harshest prisons in Russia, God please help her to be safe and get back home.🌹⚜️🇺🇸🦋

[@larsvontrier753]

In 12 years sure

[@Wilson-ky30]

There was Americans sentence to time for giving money to north Vietnam what’s the difference

[@Stroker-Z28]

Please reply in English.

[@GurtiusMaximus]

@@Stroker-Z28 okay your hero, FDR, locked up Japanese Americans for the crime of being Japanese

[@sepperD3]

Oh that is because it doesn't play into the liberal socialist agenda

[@0IIIIII]

@@Wilson-ky30 Russia is authoritarian and the US is good.

[@Imnotsurewhytis]

That is so tragic

[@Woychowski]

No. Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@obigboss998]

12 years for $51 💀

[@user-je9tj5tm2c]

@obigboss998 She is a Russian citizen and an American Citizen. Treason is a serious charge.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

😂😂😂 Gets American citizenship doesn’t renounce Russian citizenship… have fun!

[@manuellubian5709]

Since we all know how Russia can be when it is in its angry stance or angry mode and considering the fact that we just went through a very lengthy prisoner swap, why would anybody in their right mind take a chance and go overseas to Russia in person if you were already a US citizen and had a US life here she should have stayed home here she could have done Zoom or or FaceTime. My personal opinion is anybody that is dumb enough to go to any country around the globe where we have either no relations or very difficult relations with that if they get captured and taken into custody for whatever the reasons are that the US should do absolutely nothing to intervene to bring them back home. Every time we've seen this happen it always takes place at the expense of the United States government having to go through these very lengthy diplomatic exercises in order to free our American citizens.

[@dr.aquafresh58]

So, we're supposed to pledge an oath to a country from childhood until we are adults and then have that country abandon us at our most crucial moment in life. You sound very un-American and I will thank you to keep away from our country.

[@Catlady4Trump]

It’s not at the expense of the government, it’s at the expense of the taxpayers.

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@lilchris617]

She's beautiful smh but she knows the rules. I wouldn't go to Russia or Ukraine for any reason in the world. I don't understand why people think other countries are like America. It's straight over here! Sometimes we dig our own grave

[@castlewindsor5592]

Ukraine is a free democratic country attacked by Russians.

[@mattdelany6799]

Dime a dozen in russia

[@cail171]

​@@castlewindsor5592they're ALSO in the middle of a war, so why would ppl go there. Unless working with an org to help with aid. & Russia is at a level 4, our government is warning citizens NOT TO GO.

[@beegchunguz7425]

Ksenia Karelina has more courage than Khabib Nurmagomedov. He fled the country after owing taxes and criticism of the war.

[@Zero-fg2tm]

I mean I don’t really blame khabib for leaving, but I’ve seen conflicting reports on his situation idk what to believe

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@jeanettehightower943]

I’m praying for this young girl that God will send angels and deliver. Her and set her free 🆓 12 years is redicilious I take her out the devil s hands and put her in Gods hands 🙌🏿!!!!🤷‍♀️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@MaliWari]

We start to believe that Russia is bluffing 😂

[@elan6546]

Poor girl

[@estherbarnslater7613]

Even animals got more sense than humans.

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@thaddeuswoodruff8205]

Sad that no good deeds go unpunished anymore 😢

[@user-sq6rg9lq8m]

This dgov will do nothing-she is not antiUS/nor the right color.

[@Legion-p6y]

She’s not an American

[@mikah4051]

Yikes. That’s a long long for something so insignificant.

[@Catlady4Trump]

She chose to break the law.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

There are people in the US still in prison for weed. Maybe we should concentrate on getting them out. I do feel sad for her, but I doubt the US will do anything. She has dual citizenship which makes them suspicious.

[@tymello501]

Americans be smart and stay home its not a good time to travel to orher countries!

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@lyleliliwort8489]

In the Dead of Night....Глубокой ночью

[@The_ragingJewZionist]

Im 17 senior i finally get to leave the USA to Israel im dropping out my grandparents are gonna let me live with them in Jerusalem im so excited im forced into the IDF tho

[@user-jg6su3vo4u]

Oh, so that's where all our money is going?

[@Peacesigning]

This is very sad and ridiculous! What are these people, kindergartens? This is how spoiled rotten bullies play! Very sad and horrible how human beings all around being treated. Hardly anyone cherishes life or sees what a miracle it is.

[@Woychowski]

😂

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

Downvoting bc this is not about what the title says

[@jasonfenske163]

Me too.

[@chinatownboy7482]

Treason!

[@aupen4402]

Just ask UK with its new proposed laws

[@t-bonena3609]

Omg, this is terrible. She donated to a charity and was charged with treason. Ridiculous!

[@cvr527]

Not to much differerent than the USA govt.

[@Woychowski]

No

[@needmeapenname-r4e]

I always thought Putin was a dictator until I saw how he handled the murder of Anastasiya Meshcheryakova. For those who don’t know, Anastasiya was a 4 year old girl Russian girl who was beheaded by her Muslim nanny. The nanny, Gulchehra Boboqulova, was found not guilty due to mental illness & was released. Stalin would’ve tortured her.

[@jormugand5578]

Remind me what happened to Putin's political opponent, Alexei Navalny, who questioned the psychiatric diagnosis as politically motivated? Your first assumption was correct. Stalin wouldn't have bothered with torture; he would have simply ordered her to be executed without bothering with a trial.

[@jasonfenske163]

Thanks you guys, I didn't know any of that. Appreciate the info.

[@jasonfenske163]

I don't buy ANY of this.

[@renatayuuki5705]

I'm so glad i live in America

[@ieattofu68]

Sometimes you need to stay away from a place for the exact same reasons you left.

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@sunburstiz7066]

Free the ballerina! Sentenced 12 years is absolutely insane....

[@Imnotsurewhytis]

So tragic

[@nancymcmonarch]

It's Russia, though. Insane is their way of life.

[@mattdelany6799]

Nobody cares.

[@andrewpelletier1199]

​@@mattdelany6799wow, u must be fun to hang out with.

[@mattdelany6799]

My 5 girlfriends love me​@@andrewpelletier1199

[@fortunatomartino8549]

I feel so sorry

[@minns5515]

She'll cry later

[@Rafael-oi6dj]

But NBC won't say why, it's not for nothing

[@mikeburrill779]

Exactly

[@yashwanthdhakshana4349]

They said it's because she donated $51 to a Ukraine charity

[@donnievance1942]

Um no. NBC said exactly what she was charged with. The mental capacity to absorb a YT video evidently doesn't extend to everyone.

[@optimusprinceps3526]

Spy vs Spy

[@kevinerbs2778]

I want know how Russia got the information from that U.S.A bank about were U.S.A money went? When we can't even find scammers in own country?

[@freedumb_3.0]

Assang persecuted for less, so, yeah.

[@StigmaX]

Tom Cruise knows where Shelly Miscavige is. And Leslye Headland and Kathleen Kennedy ruined Star Wars.

[@mhm6]

Was watching Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief yesterday

[@CASLUCASTON]

No more swaps!…people should have common sense and keep their @$$ away from Russia…

[@Fee212]

That's what we are turning into, too.

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

Here’s a little good advice … don’t go to Russia !!!! For christs sake!!!

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@HilarityBribo]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes....she betrayed her country and got what was coming to her.

[@edwardTisk-ix8nj]

Xiden & Kammy won't make any effort to get this heterosexual, attractive female out.

[@cindythayer242]

Unlike tRujmp, who used his buddy-buddy status and power over Putin to get Paul Whelen out six years ago while he was in office, right?

[@RudyJimenez-km1kz]

She should not have gone... she needs to figure it out on her own

[@ibpsupplyman]

RUDY RUDY >>>>>> YOU ARE INSANE

[@RudyJimenez-km1kz]

@ibpsupplyman why? Because she went to a country that's looking for any leverage they can get? It's actually pretty logical but you sound pretty dumb since all you can do is attack someone that comments.

[@donnievance1942]

Sure. Everybody needs 12 years in prison if they make a dumb mistake. You must be a really fun guy.

[@RudyJimenez-km1kz]

@donnievance1942 I don't think she needs 12 years. I think it's a bs charge but I didn't charge her. You go to another country, learn their laws, customs and practices. She lived there most of her life. She should know how it is out there. Stop being stupid abd entitled.

[@fintan9218]

@@RudyJimenez-km1kz she made the donation in the US years before they even passed the law. She may have not even remembered donating $50 three years ago(which from what i understand wasn’t even specifically about ukraine but a humanitarian organization), or she thought that they couldnt find out about it. Regardless its crazy to call her entitled for going to see her family.

[@simplyme135]

Ukrainian Army , please do not stop.....go to Moscow....

[@joshuaa9513]

That is bad math. It will cost more than 50 dollars to take care of her for 12 years. Maybe make the ballerina clean toilets for a month.

[@cindythayer242]

In authoritarian regimes, logic does not play a part. It's all about power; punishment for daring to have any sort of self-determination, independence of thought or action, or self-will. The subject class is to be totally obedient and subservient, so a great punishment for the smallest of infractions sends a message to the populous--do not step out of line.

[@joshuaa9513]

@@cindythayer242 Russia gave billions to the Ukraine for decades. Does that make Russia guilty of treason?

[@barbiedahl]

Yeah...russia isn't an authoritarian nation. Sure. M'kay. Got it.

[@ornettablackmon2071]

In the Holy Bible, the book of Luke, chapter 10, verses 25 - 37 tell of the "Good Samaritan", (a Samaritan man who helps a Jewish man who was robbed beaten and left for dead. ) Culturally, the Jews and Samaritans were enemies, but compassion won the day. In the book of Proverbs, chapter 25 verse 21, and in the book of Romans chapter 12 verse 20, It says ... "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him drink. This Ballerina felt compassion, supported a humanitarian cause and should NOT be jailed for treason!!!

[@cindythayer242]

Well said and well quoted. I do wish more people had such a mindset of compassion and better reflected Jesus' teachings, instead of all the hate and fear coming from supposed Christians lately. Why is it so hard to be kind anymore? Thank you.

[@Woychowski]

Fart

[@cindythayer242]

@@Woychowski how long did you have to think for that response? So adult.

[@drock460]

Trump will get them out

[@molly-blue7822]

Let her go!

[@normanalvarez5751]

Happens when you have drats

[@user-cg3rq4jq6m]

Wow! How aweful!!!

[@dolfan13jmb]

I approve this message.

[@user-tk8rl1qr3c]

Insane

[@CruzCruz-nw7fi]

Maybe they can just get rid of Russia entirely the ppl would rather be part Ukraine get Putin out for good

[@Woychowski]

😂

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Why in the world would she go to Russia??? If she supports Putin's regime why is she in jail? I'm sure her family is praying for her release.🙏

[@Woychowski]

Creepy Americans who are up to no good should not go to Russia. 😂

[@AePa4859]

Any way we can swap Harry & His Wife for the ballerina ⁉️

[@MaskedActs24]

Not biden or his son

[@JTSunriseMusic]

Almost as bad as the U$

[@sundager8735]

Correction, dual citizenship, you’re leaving that out, aren’t you? She’s also a Russian citizen.

[@revolutionhamburger]

Wow. This sounds like Great Britain. Only not so tyrannical.

[@leamcconnell6302]

How rotten.

[@jrsoto8284]

Why doesn't nobody listens that's crazy 🤪

[@kevinsmith5329]

Laws in other countries must be respected and followed! America and it's citizens seem to have a problem following the laws of other countries. Deserve no sympathy no exchanges no pity! America quit nation building and interfering in other countries business! Stop the madness! Stop the wars!

[@PotatoBandana]

Your version of He-Man sucks.

[@kevinsmith5329]

@@PotatoBandana by your response I not only rest my case I know I was spot on! By the way I'm old who or what is He-Man? Is this one of your dolls to play with? A cartoon you watch? 😂 Haha

[@PotatoBandana]

@@kevinsmith5329 Your name is Kevin Smith. You should know of your own works.

[@moosal0329]

Have Ukraine take the prison free soldiers

[@DavidBauer-iv9yw]

Mr Trump will take care of it can't count on chameleon

[@user-ut3ot9bl6k]

It kinda is treason

[@ricksterbobolishious7523]

Reminds me of what liberals did to conservatives that donated to the Truckers in Canada.

[@melted_cheetah]

"Liberals" put conservatives in a penal colony for 12 years? Man you guys like to whine unfoundedly. Keep your crying to yourself.