Stop. Going. To. Fucking. Russia.

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills

I read the Los Angeles Times story about Ksenia Karelina a few days ago, and I cannot get it out of my head.

Specifically, I keep thinking about this part:

Karelina is a dual U.S.-Russian citizen who arrived in Russia on January 2nd, 2024. Her phone was confiscated upon arrival. She stayed put and cooperated with the Russian authorities.

The authorities …