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Russia frees American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years
Original: Russia has freed Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American former teacher held for more than four years on charges of figh
Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American former teacher who was held for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, accusations he denies. The release was announced by Vladimir Putin during a meeting in St Petersburg with US envoy Steve Witkoff, pointing to continued diplomacy between Moscow and Washington over detainee cases.
Why now: The release was announced during high-level talks between Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, signalling movement in US-Russia negotiations.
Stephen HubbardVladimir PutinSteve WitkoffRussiaUnited States
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