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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Oct 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET

Russia releases American teacher Stephen Hubbard

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Russia freed American retired teacher Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after more than four years in custody. He had been convicted of fighting for Ukraine and was held on mercenary charges. The release followed President Donald Trump’s decision to offer Russia sanctions relief; other reports said Trump urged Vladimir Putin to free Hubbard.
WHO: Russian authorities
WHAT: released American teacher Stephen Hubbard from custody
WHEN: Oct 21, 2026
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The release followed President Donald Trump’s decision to offer Russia sanctions relief.
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