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Russia Frees American Teacher Stephen Hubbard

The week ending October 21, 2026 · #13 story of that period · 30 articles from 25 sources · viewed 1 time

Russia Frees American Teacher Stephen Hubbard

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Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a retired American teacher, after more than four years in prison on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin announced the decision during talks with United States envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, amid closer ties between Washington and Moscow.

Hot on The week ending October 21, 2026 · #13 story of that period · 30 articles from 25 sources

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