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Vladimir Putin released 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, who was sentenced in 2024 to six years and ten months in a penal colony for participating in hostilities on Ukraine's side as a mercenary. The decision was made at the request of Donald Trump and taking into account the convict's health condition. Hubbard was taken to Pulkovo for transfer to the United States.
Javlon TursunovThe son of American Stephen Hubbard, freed in Russia — Orthodox priest Father Joseph — thanked the presidents of Russia and the US in a letter. On October 21, Vladimir Putin announced Hubbard's release; Hubbard had been convicted of mercenarism. The American was taken to St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport for departure to the US. Donald Trump called Moscow's decision unprecedented, noting that Russia did not demand a prisoner exchange.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that American citizen Stephen Hubbard, convicted of mercenary activity, was released at his direct request to Vladimir Putin during a phone call last week. According to Trump, Moscow did not demand a prisoner exchange. On October 21, Putin announced Hubbard's release; the American was taken to St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport for departure to the US.
Sevara AzamovaRussia released 73-year-old (according to other sources, 74-year-old) US citizen Stephen Hubbard, sentenced in October 2024 to six years and ten months in a penal colony on charges of mercenarism. The release was announced at Vladimir Putin's meeting with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Trump stated that no 'exchange' was required and the US gave nothing in return. The release coincided with talks on Ukraine and against the backdrop of the 'diesel deal,' which drew criticism in Kyiv.
Javlon Tursunov
