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Russia Frees American Teacher After Four Years

The week ending October 22, 2026 · #5 story of that period · 40 articles from 31 sources · viewed 1 time

Russia Frees American Teacher After Four Years

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Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired Michigan teacher, after more than four years in custody on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, which he and his family denied. The release came during talks in Saint Petersburg with United States envoy Steve Witkoff, after President Donald Trump had asked President Vladimir Putin for his freedom.

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