Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff
Summary
Russia released an American named Stephen Hubbard, who had been in prison for over four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. The release happened while a top U.S. envoy was visiting Russia, and President Donald Trump said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Hubbard.Key Facts
- Stephen Hubbard, an American, was jailed in Russia for more than four years.
- He was accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
- The release took place during a visit by a senior U.S. envoy to Russia.
- President Donald Trump said he requested Russian President Putin to free Hubbard in a recent phone call.
- Trump stated the release did not require the U.S. to exchange any prisoners.
- Hubbard has now returned to the United States.
- The news was shared by President Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- This event occurred amid other actions taken by President Trump that could benefit Russia.
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