Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars
An American man named Stephen Hubbard was imprisoned in Russia for over four years. President Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to release him, suggesting a resolution might come within days. Russia then freed Hubbard, with the release occurring as Trump's representative Witkoff met with Putin.
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2 developments- Oct 19Trump teases release of Stephen Hubbard, American man jailed in Russia
- Oct 21American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin
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