Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison
Summary
American Stephen Hubbard has been released from a Russian prison and is returning to the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration helped secure his release. Hubbard was convicted by Russia for fighting with Ukrainian forces and sentenced to seven years but was freed without the US giving anything in return.Key Facts
- Stephen Hubbard is a 74-year-old American and former teacher from Michigan.
- He lived in Ukraine before Russia’s full invasion in 2022.
- Russian prosecutors said Hubbard signed up with the Ukrainian military and fought against Russian forces.
- Hubbard was convicted in a secret trial and sentenced to seven years in prison in 2024.
- The US government called Hubbard "wrongfully detained."
- His release happened during a visit by a top US envoy to Russia who met with President Vladimir Putin.
- President Trump said Hubbard’s release did not require any US concessions.
- This happened amid tensions between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, with Trump’s administration easing some sanctions on Russia recently.
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