Belarusian woman sentenced to prison in US over illicit aviation exports to Russia
( October 28, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Yana Leonova, a Belarusian citizen most recently residing in Russia, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison in connection with unlawfully exporting numerous avionics and other aircraft equipment from the United States to Russia. Leonova, also known as “Yana Liavonava,” pleaded guilty on May 20. Statement follows below:...
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