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Who is Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned American released by Russia?

The Hill · October 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM

Who is Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned American released by Russia?

Russia on Wednesday released American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was serving a seven-year prison sentence after prosecutors accused him of working with Ukraine as a mercenary following the Russian invasion that launched the war between both countries.

President Trump announced the development on Truth Social after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Hubbard was released...

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