Summary
Russia released Stephen Hubbard, an American teacher who had been jailed for seven years after being accused of fighting with Ukraine as a mercenary. President Donald Trump announced Hubbard’s release following confirmation from U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff.Key Facts
- Stephen Hubbard is an American teacher.
- Russia accused him of working as a mercenary with Ukraine.
- He was sentenced to seven years in a Russian prison.
- Russia released him on Wednesday.
- The release was confirmed by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff.
- President Donald Trump shared the news on Truth Social.
- The accusations relate to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.