Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin
Russia has released Michigan native Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher sentenced to nearly seven years in prison on mercenary charges, following appeals from President Donald Trump.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Russia has freed a retired U.S. teacher who was locked up on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
The Michigan man, Stephen Hubbard, had been sentenced in 2024 to almost seven years imprisonment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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