I can't imagine that the Fed will ever let Elena go. They may not have been fans of her skating with Ruslan, but I doubt that they are so blind to not see how exceptional she is. Even if the Fed would release her, it wouldn't really improve her current situation. Right now, there are no partners left who are close to her level.
Exactly, they have nothing to offer her while another federation could give her the opportunity to complete her career with dignity. It would be hateful for them to hold on to her purely for political reasons. I hope they do give her her freedom if she desires it. She's only 23. Let's just say I'm waiting to hear her plans and I hope she has a future.