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After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.
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Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard, US envoy says
After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.
CBS
Stephen Hubbard back in U.S. after release from Russian prison
Hubbard, a Michigan native, spent four years wrongfully imprisoned in Russia before being released on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after 4 years behind bars
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after 4 years behind bars
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CBS
Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him"
Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.
NPR
Putin releases American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison
Al Jazeera
Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison
Hubbard was jailed after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.
PBS
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff
The release comes at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow.
CBS
Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after years in prison
Stephen Hubbard, an American jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump. Meanwhile, Elon Musk chose to limit Ukraine's access to Starlink, sources say. Ramy Inocencio reports.
ABC News
Detained American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia as Witkoff meets Putin
President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff landed in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning, a Kremlin aide confirmed.
TIME
Russia Releases Imprisoned American Man as Trump Envoy Meets With Putin
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired school teacher, had spent more than four years in prison on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
NPR
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
DW
Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.
NYTimes – US NYT
Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports
The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.
BBC News – World BBC
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
