American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin
Summary
Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, an American who had been imprisoned for four years after being captured in Eastern Ukraine. U.S. special envoy Steve Whitkoff met Hubbard in St. Petersburg and also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Key Facts
- Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher, was held in Russia for four years.
- He was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia.
- Hubbard was released without being part of a prisoner exchange deal.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Whitkoff met Hubbard upon his release in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- Whitkoff also met with Russian President Putin and expressed positive remarks about him.
- The release and meetings were reported by journalist Nick Schifrin.
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