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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
Oct 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET

Russia releases U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard

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Russia released imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard after President Donald Trump requested his release, according to the reports. The announcement came as talks began in Saint Petersburg between Vladimir Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff on U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Fox said Hubbard had been imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia released imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard.
WHEN: Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 6:20 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Trump urged Putin to free Hubbard.
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