Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years

Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years

Russia has freed seventy-four-year-old retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard after he spent more than four years in a Russian prison on mercenary charges. United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the release in Saint Petersburg during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a personal request from President Trump.

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