A Russian citizen from the Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk Krai has been detained and charged with treason for allegedly sending cryptocurrency to Ukraine's Armed Forces.   
The individual's arrest was carried out by the FSB, Russia's secret service, and they are now set to face trial on grave charges.   
The FSB stated that the individual made cryptocurrency donations through a foreign charitable foundation, utilizing third parties residing in Ukraine.   
The funds were reportedly intended for the acquisition of various military resources, including unmanned thermal imaging sights, aircraft, ammunition, and medical uniforms for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.   
The recent amendments to Russia's Criminal Code have resulted in stricter punishments for those found guilty of supporting Ukraine's war efforts.   
While treason convictions typically carry sentences of 12 to 20 years, the new updates allow for life imprisonment. The FSB's Investigation Department has initiated a criminal case against the arrested individual, and further investigations into the matter are currently underway.   
The arrest of the Russian citizen highlights the growing importance of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukraine's government has actively encouraged international crypto holders to contribute to its war efforts, launching initiatives such as the Crypto Fund.   
Major players in the crypto industry have also established donation platforms to support Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia has been exploring ways to leverage cryptocurrency for trade, aiming to circumvent economic sanctions and reduce its reliance on the US dollar.   
The use of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine conflict raises a number of legal and regulatory questions. For example, it is unclear whether sending cryptocurrency to Ukraine's Armed Forces constitutes a violation of US sanctions against Russia. Additionally, the use of cryptocurrency for trade could facilitate money laundering and other illegal activities. 
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