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Freed American Stephen Hubbard arrives in the United States
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American released by Russia during Steve Witkoff's visit, has arrived in the US, his lawyer said. Hubbard had been sentenced to almost seven years in prison on charges of acting as a mercenary for Kyiv; his family says he was living in the Ukrainian city of Izium when he was taken in 2022.
Why it matters
The release was presented by both Moscow and Washington as a goodwill step alongside renewed peace efforts.
Background
Russia has held several US citizens in recent years, and some have been freed in exchanges or after direct appeals. Hubbard, a Michigan native, was detained in eastern Ukraine early in the war.
The story so far
- Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard during envoy's visit
- Freed American Stephen Hubbard arrives in the United States
Sources
- The Hindu ↗Oct 22, 1:30 PM ET
- NPR ↗Oct 21, 6:39 PM ET
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