Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff
Also reported by CBS News
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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