The Russian side announced the release of US citizen Stephen Hubbard. The man, who previously worked as a teacher, was taken prisoner during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This was reported by Russian media.
Details of the release
According to information obtained during a meeting with Steve Witkoff, the Russian dictator stated that Stephen Hubbard is already at Pulkovo Airport.
History of captivity and trial
Decades ago, Hubbard left the US. He lived in Japan and Cyprus, and later settled in the Ukrainian city of Izium. In 2022, following the start of the full-scale invasion, he was captured by Russian occupation forces.
The occupation authorities charged the American with mercenary activity. In October 2024, a court in Moscow found him guilty and sentenced him to six years and ten months in a penal colony.
Conditions of detention
According to US media, Stephen Hubbard was tortured while held in the penal colony.
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