Russia frees detained American Stephen Hubbard during US envoy's visit
- Published on 21/10/2026 - 13:45 GMT+2 Russia released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after he was jailed for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, US envoy Steve Witkoff said during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in St.
- The release came a day after US President Donald Trump said he had spoken at length with Putin and urged him to free Hubbard.
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- Published on 21/10/2026 - 13:45 GMT+2 Russia released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after he was jailed for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, US envoy Steve Witkoff said during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in St.
- The release came a day after US President Donald Trump said he had spoken at length with Putin and urged him to free Hubbard.
Sources: Euronews