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US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin

The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.

Sources (1)· Oct 21, 1:49 PM

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Live updates: Trump lauds Russia's release of American; Vance to campaign with Ramaswamy in OhioPresident Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years of wrongful imprisonment. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. The United States, out of respect for President Trump, was not required to give anything in return - an unprecedented situation for...

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Russia releases imprisoned American Stephen HubbardPresident Trump on Wednesday said Russia released imprisoned American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who the Kremlin accused of working as a mercenary in Ukraine before sentencing him to prison in 2024. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The United States, out of respect...

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Witkoff faces backlash after calling Putin a 'humanitarian'Special envoy Steve Witkoff is facing criticism from lawmakers after calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” for releasing an American who has been held in Russia for years. President Trump had made a direct appeal to Putin for the release of Stephen Hubbard, a teacher who was accused of being a Ukrainian mercenary. Hubbard...

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