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Russia Frees American Stephen Hubbard After Four Years

Original: Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars

Russia has released American citizen Stephen Hubbard after more than four years in detention. The 72-year-old, who was arrested shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later sentenced on charges of acting as a mercenary, is now free, according to reports from AP and US outlets. The release adds to a small series of détente-era exchanges involving US citizens held in Russia.

Why now: The release of a long-detained American is fresh diplomatic news tied to US-Russia negotiations over the Ukraine war.

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• Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars · AP News
• Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars · KTVN

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