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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

BBC World · 2026-10-21

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• What happened: Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports ByMaia DaviesPublished7 minutes agoPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia has agreed to release an American citizen who was jailed for allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine, state media report.Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said duri... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

ByMaia DaviesPublished7 minutes agoPresident Vladimir Putin says Russia has agreed to release an American citizen who was jailed for allegedly fighting on behalf of Ukraine, state media report.Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.Hubbard, originally from Michigan, was 72 when he was sentenced to almost seven years in a penal colony in 2024.Prosecutors said was serving in a defence unit based in the eastern city of Izyum when he was captured by Russian forces two years prior.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts.Related topicsRussiaUnited States

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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

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