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Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years

The week ending October 22, 2026 · #9 story of that period · 36 articles from 28 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 on Wednesday after more than four years in prison on mercenary charges. The release came during United States envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, following President Trump's request.

Hot on The week ending October 22, 2026 · #9 story of that period · 36 articles from 28 sources

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