Who is Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned American released by Russia?
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American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was imprisoned in Russia since 2022 and serving a seven-year sentence after being accused of working as a mercenary with Ukraine, has been released. The development was announced on Wednesday by President Donald Trump and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Hubbard's imprisonment stemmed from the aftermath of the Russian invasion that initiated the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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CBS News (US)Announces release while pivoting to unrelated Starlink and Elon Musk developments.
The Hill (US)Focuses on identifying Hubbard's background and the specific charges against him.
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