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Stephen Hubbard Returns to U.S. After Russian Prison Release

American Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old Michigan native, has returned to the United States after being released from a Russian prison. He spent more than four years in custody after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release following a request from President Trump, and Hubbard arrived back in the U.S. on Wednesday.

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After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.

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Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard, US envoy says

After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.

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Stephen Hubbard back in U.S. after release from Russian prison

Hubbard, a Michigan native, spent four years wrongfully imprisoned in Russia before being released on Wednesday.

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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after 4 years behind bars

Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after 4 years behind bars

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Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him"

Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.

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Putin releases American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison

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Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison

Hubbard was jailed after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.

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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff

The release comes at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow.

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Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after years in prison

Stephen Hubbard, an American jailed in Russia since 2022, has been released, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump. Meanwhile, Elon Musk chose to limit Ukraine's access to Starlink, sources say. Ramy Inocencio reports.

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Detained American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia as Witkoff meets Putin

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff landed in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning, a Kremlin aide confirmed.

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Russia Releases Imprisoned American Man as Trump Envoy Meets With Putin

Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired school teacher, had spent more than four years in prison on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

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Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request

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Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.

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Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.

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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

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