Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Summary
Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen held in Russian prisons for over four years, was reportedly beaten, humiliated, and denied proper care by Russian guards, according to former Ukrainian prisoners held with him. Hubbard was captured in eastern Ukraine in April 2022, accused of fighting with Ukrainian forces, and released after President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his freedom.Key Facts
- Stephen Hubbard was detained in Russian prisons for about four and a half years.
- He was captured in April 2022 during the Russian occupation of Izyum, Ukraine.
- Russian guards reportedly beat, electrocuted, and humiliated Hubbard, including forcing him to learn Russian and endure sexual abuse.
- Hubbard was accused of serving in Ukraine’s army and sentenced to nearly seven years in a Russian trial.
- Former Ukrainian prisoners Dmytro Khyliuk and Ihor Shyshko witnessed the mistreatment and confirmed deteriorating prison conditions.
- Hubbard suffered poor health, untreated wounds, scabies, and very cold prison conditions.
- He was released after a U.S. envoy met Putin, and President Trump reportedly requested his release.
- The harsh prison conditions included minimal food, cold cells, and lack of medical care.
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