Russia freed an American imprisoned for the last four years. Stephen Hubbard was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. The 74-year-old retired teacher was reportedly freed without a swap. U.S. special envoy Steve Whitkoff greeted Hubbard in St. Petersburg.
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October 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM
American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin
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