Ukraine/Russia · Multiple sources
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
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- 21 Oct 2026, 12:20 CEST → 22 Oct 2026, 17:22 CEST
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- 17 sources
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The announcement of Hubbard's release came as talks got underway between Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg focused on the latest U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
Hubbard was jailed after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.
The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
Russia frees retired American teacher as Trump envoy meets with Putin
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstacles
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