WorldPublished: 22 October 2026 at 01:54

Putin frees 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison

Russian President Vladimir Putin has released 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard from a Russian prison. The move followed a request from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has freed American citizen Stephen Hubbard from a Russian prison. Hubbard is 74 years old and a native of Michigan. He was released after a request from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Hubbard is another American whom Putin has freed. The source does not give further details about earlier releases.

The report does not say why Hubbard was imprisoned, how long he was held or exactly when he was released.

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