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Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years

The week ending October 21, 2026 · #16 story of that period · 27 articles from 22 sources · viewed 1 time

Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years

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Russia released seventy-four-year-old retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard after more than four years in prison on mercenary charges. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the release during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, following a request from President Trump.

Hot on The week ending October 21, 2026 · #16 story of that period · 27 articles from 22 sources

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