US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
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Russia has released 74-year-old U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard after he spent more than four years imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary on behalf of Ukraine. The release took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg for talks.
Hubbard was transported to the city's Pulkovo Airport as part of the deal. The prisoner release was completed during the U.S. envoy's visit and coincided with a period in which U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions intended to benefit Moscow.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasizes the timing with Trump's policy actions benefiting Moscow.
MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana) (GH)Highlights Hubbard's age and the specific meeting between Putin and envoy Steve Witkoff.
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