Russia releases American prisoner Stephen Hubbard
Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine, captured in the opening phase of its invasion of Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced.
TL;DR
- Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen, has been released by Russia.
- Hubbard was allegedly fighting for Ukraine and was captured early in the invasion.
- President Donald Trump requested Hubbard's release from Vladimir Putin.
- Hubbard was sentenced to nearly seven years in a penal colony in 2024.