Russia releases imprisoned American Stephen Hubbard
By The BriefBrief
Russia released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan who had been imprisoned for more than four years after being captured in eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. He was reportedly freed without a prisoner swap. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff greeted Hubbard in St. Petersburg and met with President Vladimir Putin.
WHO:Russian authorities
WHAT:Released American prisoner Stephen Hubbard from custody.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE:Russia
WHY:The reason Russian authorities released Hubbard was not reported.
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